Senior Failure Analysis Engineer-ATS
About The Position
The Applied Technology Services (ATS) Senior Failure Analysis Engineer is responsible for executing failure analysis and materials testing projects. This role involves supporting the planning, execution, and reporting of these projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in testing and evaluating power system components, providing consultation and advice to clients to proactively prevent future failures by recommending best-practice equipment, materials, and methods. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to independently lead failure analysis projects, possess strong knowledge of metallurgy and material failure modes, and be familiar with materials such as Steels, Aluminum, Copper, and ceramics. Experience with scientific methods, analyzing test results, non-destructive (NDE) and destructive examination techniques, and material/manufacturing processing is essential. The role also includes executing Risk Assessments like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and utilizing advanced data analytics to integrate findings into asset management strategies. Duties may encompass equipment failure analysis, engineering support for safety investigations, and general electrical engineering analysis.
Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or similar
- 5 years of job-related experience
Nice To Haves
- M.S. in applicable fields
- Minor or emphasis on mechanical/materials engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Consulting skills: communication, interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in engineering research and testing concepts, theories, practices, methods, techniques.
- Thorough investigative skills
- Understand quality assurance concepts and practices.
- Analytical and organizational skills.
- Basic team leadership and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to conduct failure analysis on a variety of components using principles of direct cause analysis.
- Exercises independent judgment in leading and resolving problems of large impact, scope and complexity with few precedents or standards requiring integration of information from a variety of sources.
- Leads project teams performing tests to identify, define, solve problems and prepare technical reports and specifications.
- Prepares and delivers presentations and recommendations to clients based on project results/findings.
- May represent PG&E at industry association meetings or seminars.
- Identifies new practical solutions to highly complex problems.
- Assesses business conditions, identifies opportunities and develops projects & solutions from a multifunctional or multidisciplinary perspective.
- Modifies prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
- Continually identifies testing or process improvements.
Benefits
- Discretionary incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
