Failure Analysis Engineer

Jabil • Auburn Hills, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Jabil is seeking an onsite Failure Analysis Engineer for its Auburn Hills, Michigan plant. The role investigates and reduces device test failures through prompt root cause analysis and effective corrective actions. It supports component quality, production yield, and cost recovery by analyzing failures, coordinating corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams, and responding to production-line issues. The position also supports Quality Engineering standard work and product complaint analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electronic Systems, or a similar related discipline, or an alternative combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with failure analysis projects or similar related experience, unless satisfied through another combination of education and experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience reading schematics and using test equipment, with the ability to communicate findings cross-functionally.
• Experience with root cause analysis and Fishbone Diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience with 5Y.
• Experience working with internal and external customers and vendors, and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Problem-solving experience and the ability to coordinate projects.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future Jabil sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform documented failure analysis to improve component quality and obtain corrective action from suppliers.
• Work with Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and other departments to resolve and improve component issues.
• Monitor component reject levels and use data and reports to respond to issues.
• Provide technical reports and failure analysis results concerning component failures upon request.
• Support cost recovery for rejected components by returning defective products.
• Implement proactive measures to improve productivity and product yields while reducing economic loss.
• Respond promptly to production-line part problems and address regular test fallout.
• Lead adherence to plant procedures for MSL, ESD, EHS, security, and related areas.
• Communicate professionally with customers and suppliers by phone, email, and video call.
• Perform destructive root cause analysis on parts or assemblies as required.
• Participate in product complaint analysis and corrective action processes.
• Use measurement tools and perform engineering studies or experiments with equipment such as force gauges and pull-test systems.
• Support Quality Engineering standard work, including initiating purges of raw materials and manufactured assemblies, conducting or supervising sorts and rework, and issuing and maintaining quality alerts.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401(k) match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Annual merit increases
• Community volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level