Failure Analysis Engineer (EE)

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer to conduct structured analyses on returned or failed hardware, tracing issues from system level to component level.

The role requires hands-on experience with DMMs, oscilloscopes, and lab tools, along with strong debugging, schematic reading, and collaboration across Hardware, Firmware, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to propose corrective actions and prevent recurrence in production.

Formación

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent experience in hardware failure analysis or technical troubleshooting.
• Proven background in Electrical Failure Analysis and basic hardware troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience with standard benchtop electronics lab tools.
• Ability to isolate defects across complex hardware architectures from system to PCB/PCBA components.
• Experience with power electronics, renewable energy hardware, high-voltage systems, or smart grid equipment.
• Familiarity with SMT rework, micro-soldering, or basic board repair skills.
• Experience with automated test setups or basic scripting (Python/Bash) for failure reproduction.
• Familiarity with 8D problem-solving, CAPA, and FMEA.

Responsabilidades

• 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 to isolate electrical anomalies and intermittent faults.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets to trace circuitry and recreate failure modes.
• Partner with Hardware, Firmware, Systems, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to report findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Create clear, structured failure analysis reports summarizing problem statements, methodology, root cause findings, and recommended improvements.

Conocimientos

Electrical failure analysis

Hardware troubleshooting

Python scripting

CAPA/8D/FMEA

System-level isolation

Educación

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Herramientas

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Bench power supplies

Solder stations

Signal generators

Descripción del empleo

Qualifications

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.