Failure Analysis Engineer

SoloPoint Solutions; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer to perform structured failure analysis on complex electronic hardware, from system behavior down to PCB/PCBA components.

You will use lab instruments and datasheets to identify root causes and document findings for corrective actions. Responsibilities include using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and soldering tools to isolate faults; reading schematics and layouts; and collaborating with Hardware, Firmware,

Qualificações

• BSEE or equivalent experience in hardware failure analysis or troubleshooting.

Responsabilidades

• Execute structured failure analysis on returned or failed hardware, identifying root causes from system level down to component/board level.

Conhecimentos

Electrical failure analysis

Root cause analysis

System-level debugging

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Formação académica

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Ferramentas

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Solder stations

Thermal cameras

Logic analyzers

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electronic Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience in hardware failure analysis or technical troubleshooting.
• Proven background in Electrical Failure Analysis and basic hardware troubleshooting methodologies.
• Practical expertise using standard benchtop electronics lab tools (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, solder stations, signal generators).
• Ability to systematically isolate defects across complex hardware architectures—starting at high-level system behavior and narrowing down to specific PCB/PCBA components.
• Experience with power electronics, renewable energy hardware, high-voltage systems, or smart grid equipment.
• Familiarity with surface-mount technology (SMT) rework, micro-soldering, or basic board repair skills.
• Experience with automated test setups or basic scripting (Python/Bash) for failure reproduction.
• Familiarity with quality frameworks (8D problem-solving, CAPA, FMEA).

Responsibilities

• Execute structured failure analysis on returned or failed hardware, identifying root causes from the overall system level down to component/board-level failures.
• Utilize electrical lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, soldering/desoldering stations, thermal cameras) to isolate electrical anomalies and intermittent faults.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets to trace circuitry, pinpoint fault locations, and recreate failure modes.
• Partner closely with Hardware, Firmware, Systems, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to report findings, recommend corrective actions, and prevent issue recurrence in production.
• Clear, structured failure analysis reports summarizing problem statements, diagnostic methodology, root cause findings, and recommended design or process improvements.