Failure Analysis Technician, 1st Shift

Kelly Services; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit benefit

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Failure Analysis Technician to join a premier manufacturing client in Taylor, TX. You will perform failure analysis on servers, boards, and subassemblies, and use tools like oscilloscopes and multimeters to identify hardware issues.

You will document findings in FA reports, support CAPA with engineering and quality teams, and help yield improvements. A 1–3+ year background in failure analysis or electronics repair is preferred, with an associate degree or technical

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3+ years of experience in failure analysis, electronics repair, or manufacturing test environments.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals (circuits, components, schematics).
• Skilled in using diagnostic tools and test equipment.
• Able to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong documentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on defective units such as servers, boards, and subassemblies.
• Conduct root cause analysis using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, and fault isolation techniques.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, software tools) to identify hardware and system-level issues.
• Document findings clearly in FA reports and internal systems.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to drive CAPA actions.
• Support yield improvement initiatives by identifying recurring failure trends.
• Assist with rework and repair validation when necessary.
• Maintain proper handling of components to ensure ESD and safety compliance.
• Track and report failure data to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Failure analysis

Electronics repair

Diagnostics tools

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Diagnostic software

X-ray

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking Failure Analysis Technicians to work at a premier manufacturing client in Taylor, TX. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: Up to $26.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Why you should apply to be a Failure Analysis Technician:

• Competitive pay rate up to $26.00/hour
• Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the server and hardware manufacturing industry
• Fast-paced, high-volume production setting with growth and development potential
• Collaborative environment with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams

What’s a typical day as a Failure Analysis Technician? You’ll be:

• Performing failure analysis on defective units such as servers, boards, and subassemblies
• Conducting root cause analysis using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, and fault isolation techniques
• Utilizing diagnostic equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, software tools) to identify hardware and system-level issues
• Documenting findings clearly in FA reports and internal systems
• Collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Supporting yield improvement initiatives by identifying recurring failure trends
• Assisting with rework and repair validation when necessary
• Maintaining proper handling of components to ensure ESD and safety compliance
• Tracking and reporting failure data to support continuous improvement efforts

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have an Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Bring 1–3+ years of experience in failure analysis, electronics repair, or manufacturing test environments
• Possess strong understanding of electronics fundamentals (circuits, components, schematics)
• Are skilled in using diagnostic tools and test equipment
• Can read and interpret schematics and technical documentation
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Possess good documentation and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in server or data center hardware manufacturing
• Knowledge of quality systems and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Familiarity with FA tools such as X-ray, thermal imaging, or boundary scan/JTAG
• Experience with failure tracking systems or MES platforms

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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