Failure Analysis Lab Engineer — Root-Cause & Reliability

StarPlus Energy LLC; Kokomo (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is seeking a Failure Analysis Laboratory Engineer in Kokomo, Indiana. You will execute failure analysis on products and materials, operate CT scanners and SEM microscopes, and work to identify root causes for reliability improvements.

The role involves safe disassembly, calibration maintenance, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement within a safety‑driven lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering from ABET‑accredited university.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Travel up to 20% (domestic and/or international).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate data collection.
• Demonstrated technical problem‑solving ability.
• Goal oriented self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Follow test procedures carefully and completely.
• Follow safety guidelines of the laboratory.
• Handle logistics of defective product in and out of the laboratory.
• Inspection of the product to evaluate conformance and non‑conformance and analyze defects to understand root causes.
• Provide data from equipment in the optimal format for analysis.
• Proper scrapping of post‑analysis product, following safety and environmental guidelines and regulation.
• Perform other position related duties as assigned.

Skills

Failure analysis

Data analytics

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CT scanners

SEM microscopes

Laboratory equipment

Job description

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is seeking a Failure Analysis Laboratory Engineer in Kokomo, Indiana. You will execute failure analysis on products and materials, operate CT scanners and SEM microscopes, and work to identify root causes for reliability improvements.

The role involves safe disassembly, calibration maintenance, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement within a safety‑driven lab environment.