Senior Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive base salary

Job summary

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks an Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to lead root cause analysis of electrical failures across server and power hardware. You will develop fault isolation plans, correlate failure data with metrology, and drive corrective actions with cross‑functional teams.

A strong background in structured problem solving and electrical test methods is essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with Manufacturing, Design, and Reliability teams to improve yield and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in Electrical Failure Analysis, Hardware Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or related disciplines.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with electrical and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical failure investigations involving connectors, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, power distribution systems, CB assemblies, and electromechanical components.
• Perform root cause analysis of electrical defects including opens, shorts, intermittent connections, excessive resistance, insulation breakdown, and ESD-related failures.
• Develop and execute fault isolation plans using electrical test equipment and laboratory analysis techniques.
• Correlate electrical failure signatures with dimensional, mechanical, and metrology data to identify failure mechanisms and process drivers.
• Drive containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions through structured methodologies including 8D, DMAIC, and CAPA processes.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve electrical nonconformances and improve product reliability.
• Develop electrical test methods, inspection procedures, and validation protocols to support manufacturing and quality operations.
• Support qualification, reliability, and environmental testing activities including thermal cycling, vibration, HALT, and HASS investigations.
• Analyze failure trends, field return data, and manufacturing defects to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Review engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications to support failure analysis activities.
• Generate detailed technical reports documenting failure mechanisms, root causes, test results, and corrective actions.
• Support supplier audits, supplier corrective actions, and component qualification activities related to electrical and cable assembly suppliers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Physics

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

LCR Meters

Power Supplies

Continuity Testers

Insulation Resistance Test Equipment

Job description

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, seeks an Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer to lead root cause analysis of electrical failures across server and power hardware. You will develop fault isolation plans, correlate failure data with metrology, and drive corrective actions with cross‑functional teams.

A strong background in structured problem solving and electrical test methods is essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with Manufacturing, Design, and Reliability teams to improve yield and