Failure Analysis Engineer III: PCB Root-Cause Temp (3mo)

HM Electronics Inc

Carlsbad (CA)

On-site

USD 63,369 - 84,033

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HM Electronics Inc is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer III for a temporary (3 months) position in Carlsbad, CA. The role focuses on analyzing top PCB failure modes, identifying root causes, and implementing countermeasures in collaboration with Manufacturing and QA teams.

The candidate will develop analysis tools, contribute to MES data feedback, and drive continuous improvement through Pareto-chart driven activities.

Qualifications

Thorough understanding of electrical PCB test methods (In-Circuit, Functional, Embedded, System Level).
Expert understanding of factory operations (SMT, QA, etc.).
Experience in setting up analysis troubleshooting procedures, equipment and methods.
Experience with defect and corrective action reporting (Pareto charts, yield reports).
Familiar with fault tree analysis flowcharts and troubleshooting guides.

Responsibilities

Analyzes top failure modes of PCBs for each product.
Collaborates with other departments to identify root cause and implement countermeasures.
Works with Manufacturing Engineering and the analysis technicians to feedback failure root cause information into our Manufacturing Execution System.
Works with Quality Assurance on troubleshooting field returns.
Creates Pareto charts to drive improvement activities within the department.
Creates analysis tools for new products.
Assists in the development of analysis technicians.