Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Server Hardware

ZT Systems; Secaucus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

ZT Systems in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking a Staff Failure Analysis Engineer to lead complex investigations of server and datacenter hardware failures. You will drive root-cause identification, perform hardware-level troubleshooting, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams.

The role demands strong server hardware expertise, Linux/Python/bash skills, and a proven track record in failure analysis within high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years of experience executing tests and automating test cases.
• 5+ years of computer hardware industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex FA investigations from failure reproduction through root cause and corrective action.
• Analyze test logs, RMA records, repair history, and manufacturing test data.
• Troubleshoot server systems, PCBA, CPU, DIMM, GPU/EAM, PCIe, NVMe, FPGA, NIC, PSU, and related components.
• Determine whether failures are related to hardware, firmware, software, workmanship, process, or design/CRD changes.
• Partner with PE/MQE/QC/TE/MFG to drive 4D investigations containment and permanent corrective actions.
• Provide technical leadership to FA/test engineers and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Hardware debugging

Cross-functional leadership

Linux

Python

Bash

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux

Windows PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

ZT Systems in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking a Staff Failure Analysis Engineer to lead complex investigations of server and datacenter hardware failures. You will drive root-cause identification, perform hardware-level troubleshooting, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams.

The role demands strong server hardware expertise, Linux/Python/bash skills, and a proven track record in failure analysis within high-volume manufacturing.