Failure Analysis Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Failure Analysis Engineer for the Sylmar, CA area. Training will be provided; a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required, with a Master’s also acceptable.

Strong communication skills and a fast-learning mindset are essential. Responsibilities include troubleshooting analogue and digital circuits, understanding schematics, and documenting quality issues for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Entry-level role with room to learn and grow; some experience helpful.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and quick learning ability.
• Relocation at own expense is acceptable.
• Ability to work on-site in Sylmar, CA with potential for extension to FTE.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis on electronic circuits (analogue and digital).
• Interpret schematics and analyze component functionality within circuits.
• Document quality issues and performance metrics for management review.
• Liaise with external vendors as needed; design and assemble prototype test fixtures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Failure analysis

Schematics understanding

MS Office

Failure modes

Prototype design

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree acceptable

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Title : Failure Analysis Engineer
Job Location: Sylmar CA
Duration:06 months
Entry level role but some experience would be helpful.
Candidate will be trained.
Bachelor's required
Master's also okay.
Degree needs to be in Electrical Engineering but Electronics Engineering would be okay if the candidate also has relevant experience.
Soft skills very important
communication both verbal and written, fast learner, self motivation.
Relocation at own expense okay.
Potential to extend and/or convert to FTE for right candidate but no guarantee.
Experience:

• 0-3 yearsSkills:
• Troubleshooting and failure analysis of electronic circuits, both analogue and digital.
• Understanding of schematics and how the components of a circuit function.
• Proficient in Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Access.
• Knowledge of the common failure modes of electronic components and assemblies.
• Ability to design, build, and assemble prototype circuits for test fixtures.
• Document quality issues and performance measures for management review. May liaise with external vendors."