Senior Electronics Failure Analysis Engineer

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer to conduct structured analyses on returned or failed hardware, tracing issues from system level to component level.

The role requires hands-on experience with DMMs, oscilloscopes, and lab tools, along with strong debugging, schematic reading, and collaboration across Hardware, Firmware, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to propose corrective actions and prevent recurrence in production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent experience in hardware failure analysis or technical troubleshooting.
• Proven background in Electrical Failure Analysis and basic hardware troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience with standard benchtop electronics lab tools.
• Ability to isolate defects across complex hardware architectures from system to PCB/PCBA components.
• Experience with power electronics, renewable energy hardware, high-voltage systems, or smart grid equipment.
• Familiarity with SMT rework, micro-soldering, or basic board repair skills.
• Experience with automated test setups or basic scripting (Python/Bash) for failure reproduction.
• Familiarity with 8D problem-solving, CAPA, and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Execute structured failure analysis on returned or failed hardware, identifying root causes from the overall system level down to component/board-level failures.
• Utilize electrical lab tools to isolate electrical anomalies and intermittent faults.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and component datasheets to trace circuitry and recreate failure modes.
• Partner with Hardware, Firmware, Systems, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to report findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Create clear, structured failure analysis reports summarizing problem statements, methodology, root cause findings, and recommended improvements.

Skills

Electrical failure analysis

Hardware troubleshooting

Python scripting

CAPA/8D/FMEA

System-level isolation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Bench power supplies

Solder stations

Signal generators

Job description

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer to conduct structured analyses on returned or failed hardware, tracing issues from system level to component level.

The role requires hands-on experience with DMMs, oscilloscopes, and lab tools, along with strong debugging, schematic reading, and collaboration across Hardware, Firmware, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to propose corrective actions and prevent recurrence in production.