Senior Failure Analysis Engineer — Materials & NPI Lead

Russell Tobin

Fremont (CA)

Hybrid

USD 163,828,324 - 273,047,208

Part time

14 days+

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401(k) retirement savings

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Job summary

Pride Global is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to lead the development, qualification, and continuous improvement of advanced materials and engineered components used in high‑technology products. You will partner with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to support NPI, resolve complex technical challenges, and ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in polymers, plastics manufacturing, failure analysis, statistical methods, and

Qualifications

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Optics, or related with significant industry experience; or Ph.D. with relevant engineering experience.
Strong analytical thinking and experimental design capabilities.
Experience performing failure analysis using materials characterization techniques such as microscopy, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing.
Experience supporting product development, qualification, and manufacturing processes.
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional technical projects and collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Lead product development activities from prototype through production qualification, product release, and initial field support.
Drive supplier development and qualification by implementing quality plans and improving manufacturing processes.
Design and execute experiments, testing, and validation plans to resolve complex engineering problems.
Perform root cause investigations and failure analysis using materials characterization and laboratory techniques.
Evaluate product performance and recommend design or process improvements based on analytical data.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supplier, and field support teams to develop robust product solutions.
Provide technical guidance to suppliers regarding process improvements, validation methods, and product qualification activities.
Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
Support troubleshooting, installation, repair, and resolution of complex product and manufacturing issues.
Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as needed to support product development and supplier quality initiatives.