Failure Analysis Engineer

3 weeks ago

Livermore, California, United States TOPCON Full time
About Topcon

Topcon is a global leader in the development of productivity tools for various industries, including construction, geopositioning, and agriculture. Our mission is to create a brighter, more sustainable future by leveraging our expertise in optics, positioning, and machine automation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Failure Analysis Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for supporting OEM customers with quality and reliability-related issues. Your primary focus will be on performing root cause investigations on product returns and driving the implementation of Topcon products and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform root-cause analysis for field and production failures
  • Analyze electronic circuits at system, module, and component level
  • Conduct experiments to recreate failures or analyze 'what if' scenarios
  • Employ 3rd party analysis labs to provide additional capabilities
  • Perform Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and/or Fault Tree Analysis as needed
  • Recommend potential follow-up actions to revise manufacturing processes and/or product designs
  • Work with Reliability Engineering team to review individual failure cases and understand the impact of potential design changes
  • Provide feedback to the Product Development team to ensure that lessons learned feed forward into next generation products
  • Create concise failure analysis reports with exceptional visualizations and present findings to project teams
Requirements
  • BS/MS Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience
  • At least 5 years of practical business experience in any application of Root Cause Analysis methodologies
  • Strong analytical skills with a working knowledge of statistical methods and the use of standard quality tools
  • Working knowledge of Windows, C++, Visual Basic, Python, and LabVIEW
  • Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to manage projects effectively, including setting timelines, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating with other team members or departments involved in the analysis process
What We Offer

Topcon offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax-saving spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and other perks and benefits. We also offer time off for our employees to recharge, including paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements.

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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