Senior Quality Failure Analysis Engineer

SoloPoint Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. in San Francisco seeks an experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to lead investigations and drive corrective actions in a fast-paced data center environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop detailed analyses, and ensure root causes are addressed through structured problem-solving. Strong RCA skills, hands-on troubleshooting, and experience with manufacturing operations are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience).
• 6+ years of experience in Failure Analysis, Quality Engineering, or Reliability Engineering.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills using established methodologies.
• Hands-on experience investigating mechanical, electrical, and fluid-system failures.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and RMA analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis (Minitab preferred).
• Data center infrastructure or server hardware experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead failure investigations and identify root causes through troubleshooting, data analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Develop failure analysis reports with clear findings and recommended corrective actions
• Own quality issues from detection through resolution, coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement and verify corrective actions
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-related issues and support production teams in resolving quality problems
• Analyze returned products and customer failures to determine root causes and support quality investigations

Skills

6+ years of experience in Failure Anal

Strong root cause analysis

Hands-on experience investigating机械, 电

Experience supporting manufacturing

Ability to read engineering drawings

ISO 9001 familiarity

Minitab knowledge

Data center/server hardware experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience)

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience)
• 6+ years of experience in Failure Analysis, Quality Engineering, or Reliability Engineering
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA methodologies
• Hands-on experience investigating mechanical, electrical, and fluid-system failures
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and RMA analysis
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications
• ISO 9001 quality management system familiarity
• Statistical analysis tools such as Minitab preferred
• Data center infrastructure or server hardware experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Lead failure investigations and identify root causes through troubleshooting, data analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Develop failure analysis reports with clear findings and recommended corrective actions
• Own quality issues from detection through resolution, coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement and verify corrective actions
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-related issues and support production teams in resolving quality problems
• Analyze returned products and customer failures to determine root causes and support quality investigations