Failure Analysis Engineer I # 26-24017

Duration: 06 months--Possible extension

Position Summary:
We are seeking an Entry-Level Failure Analysis Engineer to support the investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of electronic failures in medical devices and related assemblies. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering, circuit analysis, analog and digital electronics, and electronic component failure modes .

This role is well suited for a recent graduate or early-career Electrical Engineer who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, working with schematics, testing circuits, and identifying the root cause of electronic failures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform failure analysis and troubleshooting of electronic circuits, boards, and assemblies used in medical devices.
• Analyze analog and digital circuits to identify component-, circuit-, and assembly-level failures.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and engineering drawings .
• Understand the function and operation of electronic components including resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, ICs, sensors, connectors, and other circuit components.
• Identify and investigate common failure modes of electronic components and assemblies , including open circuits, short circuits, intermittent failures, component degradation, overheating, and incorrect electrical behavior.
• Use circuit analysis and laboratory test equipment to isolate faults and determine root causes.
• Develop and execute troubleshooting and failure-analysis test plans.
• Design, build, modify, and assemble prototype circuits and test fixtures to support failure investigations and product testing.
• Document test results, observations, failure mechanisms, and root-cause findings in clear technical reports.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Reliability, Manufacturing, and R&D .
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions related to electronic product failures.
• Maintain accurate engineering and test documentation in accordance with company procedures and applicable medical-device requirements.
• Follow established laboratory, safety, quality, and documentation procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong academic or hands-on knowledge of electrical and electronic circuit analysis.
• Understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and circuit diagrams.
• Knowledge of common failure modes of electronic components and assemblies.
• Understanding of how individual electronic components function within a circuit.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits and identify potential causes of failure.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as:
  • Digital multimeter (DMM)
  • Oscilloscope
  • Power supply
  • Function/signal generator
  • Electronic load
• Ability to design, build, solder, modify, and assemble prototype circuits or test fixtures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship, academic project, laboratory, or co-op experience involving electronics troubleshooting or failure analysis.
• Experience with PCB assemblies, circuit boards, or embedded electronics.
• Knowledge of SPICE-based circuit simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, or similar.
• Familiarity with PCB design or schematic tools such as Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, or similar.
• Exposure to root-cause analysis, 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, or other problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience working in a medical device, automotive, aerospace,