Senior Electrical Failure Analysis Lead

Mainspringenergy; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Mainspringenergy is seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer with a strong electrical background to own electrical failure investigations across hardware platforms. You will apply structured problem-solving to identify failure mechanisms and drive CAPA programs to improve reliability.

You will work closely with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability and field teams to accelerate problem resolution, enhance test coverage, and build a robust knowledge base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 5-8+ years of direct experience in failure analysis, electrical troubleshooting, or reliability engineering.
• Deep expertise in system-level electrical interactions, EMC/EMI issues and environmental degradation.
• Proficiency with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, Ishikawa diagrams, 5-Why).
• Strong verbal and written communication to construct FA reports and present data.
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineers or technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on investigations of electrical enclosures and hardware across low- to high-voltage systems.
• Drive root cause analysis and translate findings into CAPA actions.
• Accelerate FA throughput by streamlining diagnostic workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, reliability, and field teams.
• Build a knowledge base documenting workflows, teardowns, and failure data.
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Mentoring

Hands-on lab work

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Physics

Tools

EMC/EMI analysis

Failure analysis equipment

Job description

Mainspringenergy is seeking a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer with a strong electrical background to own electrical failure investigations across hardware platforms. You will apply structured problem-solving to identify failure mechanisms and drive CAPA programs to improve reliability.

You will work closely with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability and field teams to accelerate problem resolution, enhance test coverage, and build a robust knowledge base.