Failure Analysis Technician- Test Technician

Kelly; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a proactive Failure Analysis Technician to join our hardware manufacturing team in Texas. You will analyze returned or defective servers and subassemblies, applying root-cause analysis techniques and troubleshooting equipment.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certification, 1–3 years in failure analysis or electronics, and hands-on skills with server hardware, PCBs, and diagnostic tools. On-site training in Georgetown, production in Taylor, TX.

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.
• Ability to decipher schematics and technical documentation with ease.
• Hands-on knowledge of server hardware, PCBs, or system-level troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ESD protocols and lab environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Dive into returned or defective servers, boards, and subassemblies to analyze failure points.
• Apply root-cause analysis tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone, plus fault isolation techniques.
• Troubleshoot hardware with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and diagnostics software.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to drive corrective actions.
• Track failure trends and identify yield improvement opportunities.
• Document findings clearly in reports and internal systems.

Skills

Server hardware

PCBs

Schematic reading

ESD protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

X-ray imaging

JTAG boundary scan

Job description

Are you passionate about solving puzzles and uncovering the why behind hardware failures? Compal is searching for a proactive and detail-oriented Failure Analysis (FA) Technician to join our cutting‑edge server and hardware manufacturing team! Here’s your opportunity to work with innovative technology and make a real impact on product reliability.

Location: On‑site (train in Georgetown, production in Taylor, TX)

Type: Full‑Time | 8a‑5p M‑F | starting at $22/hr

What You'll Do

• Dive deep into returned or defective servers, boards, and subassemblies to analyze failure points
• Use root cause analysis tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone, along with advanced fault isolation techniques
• Work hands‑on with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and software diagnostics to troubleshoot hardware and system‑level issues
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to drive meaningful corrective and preventive actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by tracking failure trends and identifying yield improvement opportunities
• Document your findings clearly in reports and internal systems - your insights will help shape better products for the future!

Who You Are

• You have an associate's degree or technical certification in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• You bring 1‑3 years of experience in failure analysis, electronics repair, or manufacturing test environments
• You can decipher schematics and technical documentation with ease
• You have hands‑on knowledge of server hardware, PCBs, or system‑level troubleshooting
• You're comfortable with ESD protocols and lab environments
• Your communication and documentation skills set you apart

Bonus Points

• Background in server or data center hardware manufacturing
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or quality methodologies
• Familiarity with FA tools such as X‑ray imaging or JTAG boundary scan

Why Compal?

• Work in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Grow your technical skills in a supportive, solutions‑focused culture
• Be at the forefront of hardware reliability and quality - your work will matter

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. On benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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