Failure Analysis Engineer

Jobot; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Excellent benefits

Internal advancement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a permanent Failure Analysis Engineer in Southern California to investigate root causes of product failures and drive corrective actions. The role requires expertise in IPC, oscilloscopes, LabVIEW, and NI TestStand, with a focus on reliability improvements across aerospace-related products.

The successful candidate will lead detailed analyses, report findings, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams while supporting customers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in failure analysis or electrical testing, aerospace preferred.
• Proficient in IPC, Oscilloscopes, Failure Analysis, Test, LabVIEW, and NI TestStand.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed failure analysis on internal and customer returned products to identify root causes.
• Use IPC, oscilloscopes, LabVIEW, and NI TestStand for analysis and troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate findings to design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance reliability and performance.
• Document all failure analysis activities with results and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design to incorporate findings into improvements.
• Provide technical support to customers and field service engineers.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

IPC

Oscilloscopes

LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Job description

Growing Company! Long Term Stability! Leading Technology!

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are one of the leading manufacturers in Southern California, with a global presence as well. We've been experiencing growth year-over-year and have not stopped. With over 60 years in business, we've become a leader within various markets: Aerospace, Defense, space, and others.

If you're looking for a company with the utmost stability and upward growth, please continue to read and apply!

Why join us?

• 60+ years of stability and reputation amongst the community
• Excellent benefits and long term profit sharing potential
• Massive opportunity to move up -- with over 5000 employees, we continue to promote from within
• Competitive pay + profit sharing

Job Details

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated Permanent Failure Analysis Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating and determining the root cause of product failures, developing and implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement efforts. This role is integral to our mission of delivering high-quality, reliable products to our customers. The position requires a deep understanding of various engineering concepts and principles, as well as a thorough knowledge of IPC, Oscilloscopes, Failure Analysis, Test, Labview, and NI TestStand.

Responsibilities

1. Perform detailed failure analysis on both internal and customer returned products to identify root causes of failures.
2. Use various tools and techniques such as IPC, Oscilloscopes, Labview, and NI TestStand for failure analysis and troubleshooting.
3. Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of failures.
4. Communicate findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
5. Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance product reliability and performance.
6. Document all failure analysis activities, including observations, test results, conclusions, and recommendations.
7. Collaborate with the design team to incorporate failure analysis findings into product improvements and new product designs.
8. Provide technical support to customers and field service engineers as needed.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in failure analysis or electrical testing, preferably in the aerospace industry.
3. Proficient in IPC, Oscilloscopes, Failure Analysis, Test, Labview, and NI TestStand.
4. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and systematically.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
7. Proven track record of driving continuous improvement efforts and implementing corrective actions.
8. Familiarity with quality standards and regulations in the Aerospace industry.
9. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
10. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

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