Electrical Engineer - Failure Analysis
Axon
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Posted:
August 4, 2023
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About the position
As a key member of the Failure Analysis (FA) team at Axon, you will play a crucial role in performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on product failures and customer returns. Your responsibilities will include selecting and procuring test equipment, coordinating third-party testing, and collaborating with various teams to execute testing plans. Your technical expertise will be essential in gathering data to support engineering design changes and corrective actions. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment and utilize effective communication skills across different levels.
Responsibilities
- Work within a multi-discipline team of engineers to develop and execute RCA testing plans
- Leverage experience with a wealth of test equipment to determine equipment needs, write justifications and procure test equipment needed for your discipline
- Assist with engineering design of experiments, performance characterizations and reliability testing
- Maintain a historic database of findings
- Produce professional documentation and reporting of test results to the engineering teams
- Work with external labs to coordinate required testing
- Ensure the failure analysis lab and equipment is maintained and organized
- Maintain 5S Standard for lab organization and management
- Correlate customer usage models of all products with failure modes
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience with FA/RCA
- Experience with General and Electrical FA tools such as benchtop electronic test equipment, Microscopy (Optical/Electron/Acoustic etc.), X-Sectioning, Material Identification, Radiography, Environmental testing, etc.
- Experience working with RCA tools such as Fishbone diagrams, Five whys, etc.
- Familiar with test and bug tracking suites and industry standard resources - JIRA, FRACAS, GIDEP, etc.
- Experience with manufacturing and assembly processes
- Experience presenting test plan and analysis findings to stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Labview or related automation technologies
- Excellent skills in MS Office products
- Ability to influence multi-functional organizations
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs