Electrical, Failure Analysis Reliability Engineer:

Title : Electrical, Failure Analysis Reliability Engineer

Location: Wisconsin-onsite-waukesha

Duration:6+ months

Client needs help on their Clean Energy, Reliability Engineering teams.

This is product development. Reliability Engineering, Failure analysis.

1 role is focused on Batteries and 1 role is more general Electronic Engineering, failure analysis.

Electrical, Failure Analysis Reliability Engineer:

Client is seeking an Sr Engineer to execute the qualification of electronics components and failure analysis for our Energy Technology products. This engineer will qualify electronic components for design robustness and reliability based on its application. This engineer is expected to be experienced in various physics-based component failure mechanisms based on its application. The position requires good technical engineering knowledge coupled with various failure analysis tools and methodologies. This leader will work with a diverse team of engineers spread throughout North America.

The ideal candidate will work in Waukesha, WI and report to a Lead Engineer or Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• 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.
• Comfort and desire to be challenged.
• Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives; approaches work in an organized and systematic manner; effectively manages tasks, information, and requests.