Electronics Quality Engineer – PCBAs & Failure Analysis

KiddeFenwal; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KiddeFenwal in Ashland, MA seeks a Quality Technician (Electronics / PCBA) to support testing, troubleshooting, and quality improvement of PCB assemblies. You will diagnose issues, support root cause investigations, and maintain quality documentation while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electronics hardware, PCBAs, soldering, and problem solving in lab or manufacturing settings,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.
• Two or more years of experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, quality inspection, failure analysis, or manufacturing support.
• Experience troubleshooting PCBAs and electronic assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Proficiency using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment.
• Hands-on soldering and PCB rework experience (SMT and through-hole).
• Experience with quality systems, RMAs, non-conformance management, or corrective action processes preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and debug PCB assemblies using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other electronic test equipment.
• Probe signals, trace circuits, and identify component-level failures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Analyze production defects and customer-returned products to identify failure modes.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Document findings and prepare technical reports for each product analysis.
• Support the Returned Material Authorization (RMA) process, including receipt, evaluation, and disposition of returned products.
• Conduct failure analysis on customer-returned products and document findings.
• Work with Customer Service and Engineering to ensure timely resolution of customer quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records for all RMA investigations and dispositions.
• Perform PCB rework, soldering, and component replacement on SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• Conduct functional testing to verify repairs and corrective actions.
• Ensure products meet performance, quality, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Support product validation and verification testing as required.
• Maintain quality records, inspection data, test results, and analysis reports.
• Support non-conformance investigations and corrective action processes.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and applicable standards.

Skills

Electronics testing

PCBAs

Troubleshooting

Schematic literacy

Documentation

Team collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Bachelor's degree in related field (plus)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

SMT soldering

PCB rework

ERP systems

Job description

KiddeFenwal in Ashland, MA seeks a Quality Technician (Electronics / PCBA) to support testing, troubleshooting, and quality improvement of PCB assemblies. You will diagnose issues, support root cause investigations, and maintain quality documentation while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electronics hardware, PCBAs, soldering, and problem solving in lab or manufacturing settings,