Hardware Analysis Engineer (Power Electronics)

Alpitronic; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpitronic in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an Analysis Engineer to establish and structure repair and analysis across service, production, logistics, and quality. You will perform detailed failure analyses, manage customer concerns, and drive 360-degree analysis to ensure timely, coordinated actions.

You will work with R&D, Production, and Quality teams, use statistical tools to analyze failure data, develop repair strategies, and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with failure analysis techniques (FMEA, 8D, RCA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with quality control or manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Experience in power electronics development and/or failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed failure analyses to determine the cause of product, component or system failures.
• Analyze failure reports and determine the root cause of the issues; implement tests to replicate failure modes and validate corrective actions.
• Make proposals for corrective actions.
• Creating and maintaining documentation of failures and their corresponding analyses.
• Collaborating with R&D, Production, and Quality teams to implement process and product improvements.
• Utilizing statistical tools and software to analyze failure data and trends.
• Perform risk assessments to prevent future failures.
• Presenting findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through reports and presentations.

Skills

Failure analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

FMEA

8D

RCA

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Objective

As an Analysis Engineer you will establish and structure the repair and analysis for the following areas:

• Execution and documentation of analysis and repairs, including field returns and production units
• Customer facing, manage customer concerns, 360 degree analysis
• Identification of root causes, development of repair strategies, and continuous improvement of analysis methods

You will also ensure repair and analysis activities are completed on time, efficiently and in a coordinated manner across departments (service, production, logistics, procurement, product quality).

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed failure analyses to determine the cause of product, component or system failures
• Analyze failure reports and determine the root cause of the issuesImplementing tests to replicate failure modes and validate corrective actions
• Make proposals for corrective actions
• Creating and maintaining documentation of failures and their corresponding analyses
• Collaborating with R&D, Production, and Quality teams to implement process and product improvements
• Utilizing statistical tools and software to analyze failure data and trends
• Perform risk assessments to prevent future failures
• Presenting findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through reports and presentations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with failure analysis techniques, such as FMEA, 8D or RCA
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience with quality control and/or manufacturing processes is a plus
• Experience in power electronics development and/or failure analysis

Necessary Experience

• In-depth knowledge of power electronics, repairing equipment and power electronic components in a high voltage environment
• Experience in motor controls, drives, UPS, solar inverter space in high voltage applications, highly desirable

Alpitronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Alpitronic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Alpitronic complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship may be available for select roles.

Compensation for this role will be based on experience, location, and market conditions. A salary range will be provided where required by law.

WHY ALPITRONIC

Together with our customers, we are driving the world towards sustainable mobility – with cutting‑edge technology, we inspire with the most innovative and reliable solutions. With our roots in South Tyrol, we are market and innovation leaders and set the future charging infrastructure standards from our locations in Bolzano/Bozen, Bergamo, Bologna, Munich and Charlotte (USA).

WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL

We are excited to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about making things happen, take personal responsibility and appreciate seeing the direct results of their work in the final product. We are a fast-growing company and offer our top teams a diverse and challenging range of tasks in a respectful corporate culture. Your contributions matter, are appreciated and have a significant impact! Join us and be part of our team!