Failure Analysis Engineer III, Temporary (3 months)

HME; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

HME in Carlsbad, CA is recruiting a Failure Analysis Engineer III for a 3-month temporary assignment. The role focuses on analyzing top failure modes of PCBs, identifying root causes, and collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering and QA.

You will create Pareto charts, develop analysis tools for new products, and help train analysis technicians while supporting field return troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have a thorough understanding of electrical PCB test methods (In-Circuit, Functional PCB, Embedded, System Level).
• Must have an expert understanding of factory operations (SMT, Quality Assurance, etc.).
• Familiar with setting up analysis troubleshooting procedures, equipment and methods.
• Familiar with defect and corrective action reporting (Pareto charts, yield reports, etc.).
• Familiar with the creation of 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.

Skills

PCB testing

Factory operations

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Quality reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. At HME you will have the opportunity to learn and grow while developing our future products. Come join our team!

We are currently recruiting for a Failure Analysis Engineer III, temporary (3 months).

What You Will Do In The Position

• 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.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Qualifications
  • Must have a thorough understanding of electrical PCB test methods (In-Circuit, Functional PCB, Embedded, System Level).
  • Must have an expert understanding of factory operations (SMT, Quality Assurance, etc.)
  • Familiar with setting up analysis troubleshooting procedures, equipment and methods.
  • Familiar with defect and corrective action reporting (Pareto charts, yield reports, etc.)
  • Familiar with the creation of fault tree analysis flowcharts and troubleshooting guides.
• Experience
  • 5 + years of experience in designing, providing test solutions, or performing failure and root cause analysis for electrical PCBs
• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field is required.
• Travel: 0%

The posted pay range, $45.58 to $60.77 per hour is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds, 50 pounds with assistance.