Lead Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer

ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement for eligible教育

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave and family care support

Job summary

ZT Systems in Georgetown, TX is seeking an Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to lead root cause analysis of electrical failures across server and rack hardware. You will work with multiple teams to develop fault isolation methods and drive corrective actions that improve reliability and yield.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in electrical failure analysis, strong troubleshooting, and experience with DMAIC/8D and FMEA. A relevant degree is required; many benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Electrical Failure Analysis or related roles.
• Strong troubleshooting with electrical/electronic systems.
• Experience performing root cause investigations in manufacturing/quality environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with 8D, DMAIC, Fishbone, 5-Why, and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical failure investigations on connectors, cables, power distribution, and electromechanical components.
• Perform root cause analysis of electrical defects (opens/shorts/intermittents/ESD).
• Develop fault isolation plans using electrical test equipment.
• Correlate signatures with dimensional and metrology data to identify drivers.
• Drive containment, corrective, and preventive actions via CAPA processes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Develop test methods, inspection procedures, and validation protocols.
• Support qualification, reliability, and environmental testing (thermal cycling, vibration, HALT, HASS).
• Review drawings and specifications; generate detailed reports on failures and actions.
• Support supplier audits and component qualification for electrical/cable suppliers.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

DMAIC / CAPA

8D / 5-Why / Fishbone

Data interpretation

Schematic reading

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Physics or related field (qualified)

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

LCR Meters

Power Supplies

Continuity Testers

Insulation Resistance Test Equipment

Vector Network Analyzers

Job description

ZT Systems in Georgetown, TX is seeking an Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to lead root cause analysis of electrical failures across server and rack hardware. You will work with multiple teams to develop fault isolation methods and drive corrective actions that improve reliability and yield.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in electrical failure analysis, strong troubleshooting, and experience with DMAIC/8D and FMEA. A relevant degree is required; many benefits are offered.