Power Electronics Failure Investigator

Solaredge; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Solaredge is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer in Milpitas, CA, to investigate and diagnose power electronic hardware failures. You will create custom test setups, conduct experiments, and make recommendations based on your findings to improve product reliability.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, solid knowledge of power electronics, and hands-on experience in a lab environment. A rich diversity of thought and experiences is welcome at Solaredge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics and circuit behavior.
• Proven hands-on hardware testing and validation experience.
• Excellent analytical skills for troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Own failure investigations on power electronic hardware.
• Create tailored investigation plans for various failures.
• Build and modify custom test setups for testing.
• Operate lab equipment and interpret results accurately.
• Translate findings into actionable reports for engineering teams.

Skills

Power electronics knowledge

Debugging and testing hardware

Safety practices (LOTO, arc flash)

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical intuition

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Power analyzer

Thermal camera

Job description

Solaredge is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer in Milpitas, CA, to investigate and diagnose power electronic hardware failures. You will create custom test setups, conduct experiments, and make recommendations based on your findings to improve product reliability.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, solid knowledge of power electronics, and hands-on experience in a lab environment. A rich diversity of thought and experiences is welcome at Solaredge.