Senior Electrical Engineer, Field Failure Analysis
About The Position
ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to investigate field-returned automotive Zonal ECU units, troubleshoot hardware failures, and identify root causes at the component and board level. The role includes bench-level debugging, reproducing failures in a laboratory, performing Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and preparing detailed root cause reports and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) recommendations. The position is on-site five days per week in Palo Alto, California. The stated salary range is $140,000–$160,000; the actual offer depends on factors including location and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Selected candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in automotive electronics or ECU hardware.
- Strong ability to read schematics and PCB layouts, with component-level debugging experience.
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and CAN tools.
- Experience in failure analysis, FTA, 8D, and root cause analysis (RCA).
- Knowledge of CAN/CAN-FD and LIN or Automotive Ethernet.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with power electronics and automotive power management systems.
- Knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality management standards and AIAG automotive quality methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with X-ray inspection, component-level failure analysis, or PCB cross-sectioning techniques.
Responsibilities
- Triage and classify returned units and field failures.
- Debug ECU boards at bench level, including power, communication, and I/O.
- Build Fault Tree Analyses (FTA) and failure hypotheses.
- Reproduce failures in the lab.
- Write root cause reports and CAPA recommendations (8D).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
