Failure Analysis Engineer / Entry-level (root cause analysis, soldering, electronic schematics, automated testing) - Peachtree City GA | 12mo #19121353

Location: Peachtree City GA (onsite is essential)H1 candidates not eligible but OPT is ok.Candidates with graduate degrees (Masters) will be considered with less experience (1-2 years)

• Experience with X-ray equipment, microscopes, oscilloscopes and multimeters a plus.
• Performs moderate to complex tasks to conduct detailed high level defect investigations to root cause, and works with responsible areas to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Works on assignments where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Normally follows established procedures on routine work, under limited supervision.
• Requires instructions only on new assignments.
• A bachelor's degree is required for this role.

• Participates and conducts in-depth root cause analysis for completed assemblies to component level.
• Adheres to the Root Cause Analysis Team (RCAT) metrics by completing analysis within the specified goals.
• Coordinates, prepares, reviews for accuracy detailed root cause analysis reports.
• Reports may contain clear and concise analysis summary, defect pictures, unit history search, charts, graphs, tables, electrical measurements, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA's), and defective component report.
• Utilizes microscopes, oscilloscopes, analyzers, power supplies, RF generators, and test vehicles to conduct defect investigations. Performs 3D x-ray analysis.
• Performs cross section analysis as needed. Supports safety investigations and reports for thermal events.
• Works with senior staff and management to document and confirm results of safety investigation.
• Ensures corrective action breakpoints are not violated with thermal event investigation.
• Provides analysis support and works with other departments including hardware engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, quality, purchasing, manufacturing etc. to determine root cause.
• Complies will all RCAT test procedures, including trouble found/no trouble found process flow.
• Follow best practices to maintain ESD safe environment.
• Maintain clean work space following 5S principles.
• Understands and complies with Company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Makes recommendations for process improvement as appropriate. Prepares reports, charts, graphs, and other statistical information.
• Assists with design of experiments to confirm defect analysis, repeat root cause of defect, and affectivity of corrective actions.
• Provides basic statistical information for defect percentages related to design of experiments.
• Conducts on-site support to include customer representative interface for defect investigations.
• May be responsible to ship and operate portable test equipment for defect investigations, and interface to test vehicle.
• Assists with outside laboratories for materials analysis.
• Delivers defect samples, arranges investigation, relays technical information, interprets vendor’s report, and reports to management and senior staff.
• Initiates, recommends, and provides solutions through designated channels. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Four-year college degree in Science; Technology; Electrical Engineering; Math or related field required or a minimum of Six (6) years quality or test activity experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related test activity or quality experience required.
• Three (3) years of experience in an electronic environment required.
• Experience with automated testing (both hardware and software) required. Proficiency with soldering/desoldering required.
• Automotive electronics knowledge strongly preferred.
• Direct electronics manufacturing process support experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret electronic schematics. Intermediate Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Windows-based databases as appropriate to the position and assignment.
• Must be familiar with defect and requirements tracking system.
• Must possess basic knowledge of discipline specific documentation and test considerations

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