Failure Analysis Engineer

Jabil•Auburn Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Jabil is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to work onsite at its plant in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The role investigates and reduces device test failures through timely root cause analysis and effective corrective actions. The engineer works across departments and with suppliers and customers to address component and production issues, improve quality and yields, and reduce economic loss. Responsibilities also include documented failure analysis, supplier corrective actions, product complaint analysis, quality engineering support, and use of measurement and test equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electronic Systems, or a similar related discipline.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis projects or similar related experience, or an alternative 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 ability to work cross-functionally.
Problem-solving experience and ability to coordinate projects.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize important tasks.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil.

Responsibilities

Perform documented failure analysis to improve component quality and obtain corrective actions from suppliers.
Work with Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and other departments to resolve or 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 product.
Implement proactive measures to improve productivity and product yields while reducing economic loss.
Respond immediately to production-line part problems and address regular test fallout.
Follow 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 including digital multimeters, LCR meters, oscilloscopes, CMMs, calipers, and imaging systems.
Conduct engineering studies and experiments using equipment such as force gages and pull-test systems.
Support Quality Engineering Standard Work, including initiating purges of raw material 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