Failure Analysis Engineer

Failure Analysis Engineer - Milwaukee, WI Area

DESCRIPTION:

The Failure Analysis Engineer will execute the qualification of electronics components and failure analysis for energy technology products. This engineer will qualify electronic components for design robustness and reliability based on its application and will work with a diverse team of engineers spread throughout NA.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Conduct advanced component level failure analysis (FA) using methodologies such as X-Rays, Cross Sectioning, etc.
• Provide support in qualifying and validation of electronic and electromechanical components.
• Develop and execute failure analysis methodologies and lead root cause identification initiatives.
• Drive posttest component performance analysis and documentation.
• Assist engineering teams with system level test procedures, procuring resources and equipment, implementing tests, and trouble-shooting complex issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners and other engineering stakeholders to optimize product designs for reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with electronic component suppliers and distributors on component failure modes identification and evaluation.
• Component quality assessment and defect analysis.
• Coordinate with external FA labs to scope appropriate evaluation methodologies and interpret the results and recommend mitigation actions.
• Assist with and implementation of design changes that will improve robustness, manufacturability, reliability, serviceability and eliminate unnecessary cost and complexity.
• Implement and execute component level qualification matrices DFR and evaluation guidelines.
• Drives analytical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and team development to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals.
• Develop formal failure analysis report data and findings after analysis completion.

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5 years of engineering experience in electronic component application and validation, preferably in residential / commercial products environment
• Demonstrated experience with physics-based failure analysis of electronic components and documentation using Internal/External FA tools
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering theory and principles
• Working knowledge of Physics based component failure modes and evaluation methodologies.
• Working knowledge of electronic and electromechanical components and its applications
• Experience with creating and implementing component qualification and validation plans.
• Knowledge of Printed Circuit Board layout best practices
• Deep familiarity and experience with high-volume manufacturing of electronics products, including mixed surface mount/through-hole PCBs and electromechanical assembly.
• Attention to detail and desire to be challenged.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with the design and development of power electronics/power converters
• Experience with solar, energy storage, or other clean energy technologies
• Experience with Altium or similar schematic capture and PCB Layout
• Experience with various state-of-the-art analytical tools including external visual examination, cross sectioning, microscopy, radiographic examination, and bench testing.
• Demonstrated experience processing acquired data and information sets to arrive at a conclusion regarding the cause of failure.
• Experience evaluating corrective and preventative actions to address quality issues.