Test Technician- Failure Analysis Tech

Kelly Services; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compal is seeking a proactive Failure Analysis Technician to join our server and hardware manufacturing team. On-site work in Taylor, TX with training in Georgetown, and starting at $22/hr for a full-time schedule from 8a-5p, Monday to Friday.

You will analyze failed servers and boards, use oscilloscope and multimeters, and collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to drive corrective actions and improve yield. Excellent documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in failure analysis, electronics repair, or manufacturing test environments.
• Able to decipher schematics and technical documentation with ease.
• Hands-on knowledge of server hardware, PCBs, or system-level troubleshooting.
• Familiar with ESD protocols and lab environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Dive deep into returned or defective servers, boards, and subassemblies to analyze failure points.
• Use root cause analysis tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone, and with advanced fault isolation techniques.
• Work hands-on with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and software diagnostics to troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement by tracking failure trends and identifying yield improvements.
• Document findings clearly in reports and internal systems to influence future products.

Skills

Schematics reading

Hardware troubleshooting

Failure analysis

ESD protocol

Documentation

Server hardware

Communications

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics/Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Software diagnostics

X-ray imaging

Job description

Are you passionate about solving puzzles and uncovering the “why” behind hardware failures? Compal is searching for a proactive and detail-oriented Failure Analysis (FA) Technician to join our cutting-edge server and hardware manufacturing team! Here’s your opportunity to work with innovative technology and make a real impact on product reliability.

Location: On-site (train in Georgetown, production in Taylor, TX)

Type: Full-Time | 8a-5p M-F | starting at $22/hr

What You’ll Do:

• Dive deep into returned or defective servers, boards, and subassemblies to analyze failure points
• Use root cause analysis tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone, along with advanced fault isolation techniques
• Work hands‑on with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and software diagnostics to troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to drive meaningful corrective and preventive actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by tracking failure trends and identifying yield improvement opportunities
• Document your findings clearly in reports and internal systems—your insights will help shape better products for the future!

Who You Are:

• You have an associate’s degree or technical certification in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• You bring 1–3 years of experience in failure analysis, electronics repair, or manufacturing test environments
• You can decipher schematics and technical documentation with ease
• You have hands‑on knowledge of server hardware, PCBs, or system-level troubleshooting
• You’re comfortable with ESD protocols and lab environments
• Your communication and documentation skills set you apart

Bonus Points:

• Background in server or data centre hardware manufacturing
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or quality methodologies
• Familiarity with FA tools such as X-ray imaging or JTAG boundary scan

Why Compal?

• Work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Grow your technical skills in a supportive, solutions-focused culture
• Be at the forefront of hardware reliability and quality—your work will matter

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.