Electronics Failure Analyst — Warranty Lab

EControls; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EControls is seeking a Warranty Technician to perform failure analysis on returned electronic products, identifying root causes and system failures while documenting findings. You will troubleshoot circuit boards, use standard test equipment, and collaborate with quality and engineering teams to support corrective actions and customer communication.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics tech or equivalent, 2–5 years' experience with blueprints, schematics, and soldering, with

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics Engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience testing electro-mechanical units using standard test equipment and analyzing results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
• Excellent soldering techniques with both with through-hole and surface-mount technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data. Must be able to work from moderately complex blueprints, inspection specifications, and verbal or written instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis of warranty return electronic products to identify system failures.
• Troubleshoot circuit boards and write reports for customer.
• Identify ways to test customer reported issue and document the procedures.
• Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
• Assist quality and engineers in providing customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use as necessary.
• Communicate findings to the Quality team and assist in the development of corrective actions to prevent reoccurring failures.

Skills

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Test equipment use

Blueprint reading

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Multimeter

Soldering iron

Job description

EControls is seeking a Warranty Technician to perform failure analysis on returned electronic products, identifying root causes and system failures while documenting findings. You will troubleshoot circuit boards, use standard test equipment, and collaborate with quality and engineering teams to support corrective actions and customer communication.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics tech or equivalent, 2–5 years' experience with blueprints, schematics, and soldering, with