Senior/Staff Electronics Engineer (Field Failure Analysis & Investigations )

Ōura • San Francisco, CA

101d • $162,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped 2.5 million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles. Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. We are looking for two highly skilled and experienced Senior/Staff Electronics Engineers to lead the in-depth investigations and field failure analysis of electronic systems and components. This is a key technical role, responsible for pinpointing the root cause of failures, leading teardowns, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate future issues. You will be at the core of our Engineering Field Failure Analysis (EFFA) program, working closely with the Quality department, Member Experience, and Data Analytics teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in failure analysis of electrical systems, electronics testing methods, and circuit design. As a senior team member, you will also provide technical leadership and collaborate cross-functionally to drive effective solutions that enhance product reliability and improve the customer experience. This is a hybrid role in our San Francisco office (2-3 days).

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in electronics design and verification, with at least 3-5 years in a senior engineering role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related technical field.
• Deep expertise in troubleshooting electrical systems and failure analysis including analog and digital circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with building and validating prototypes, using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with design tools such as schematics and layout tools (e.g., Altium) and signal/power integrity analysis.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Demonstrated experience with CAPA processes and technical risk assessment.
• Proven ability to interact within engineering teams and deliver complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed failure analysis and teardowns of low-power electronics at the system and component level.
• Take full ownership of the CAPA process for electronics failures, from initial investigation through to verification of the implemented fix.
• Evaluate the risk of new components or design changes based on field failure data, providing clear, data-backed recommendations to the hardware team.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports and summaries of failure investigations to a wide range of audiences.
• Evaluate and select alternative components (2nd sources), ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Review and improve production test coverage for electronics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and quality engineers.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and technology providers to deliver the desired quality of components and services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave
• Lunch benefit
• Wellness benefit
• Personal learning & development program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree