Staff Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer - Storage Systems

Micron • Longmont, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Micron's QRA RMA team is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of SSD product reliability and performance. We work closely with engineering, business, and customer-facing teams to analyze returned products, resolve technical issues, and drive continuous improvement. As a Staff Electrical Engineer - SSD Failure Analysis, you will lead formal failure analysis efforts on customer-returned SSDs, identifying root causes at both the electrical and physical levels. You will manage critical RMA cases, produce detailed reports, and serve as a technical liaison to internal and external collaborators. This role is performed onsite daily in the lab.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience (7+ if bachelors) in product, systems, validation, or quality engineering.
• Hands-on expertise with electrical debugging tools and board/component-level failure analysis, including repair and rework.
• Strong knowledge of signal integrity, power delivery, and component-level failure mechanisms in high-speed SSD/NAND systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics and perform board-level analysis, with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the storage industry and customer-facing technical roles
• Familiarity with PCIe, SATA, and bus tracing tools for system debugging
• Strong time management and project coordination skills
• Self-motivated and dedicated to continuous technical development
• Comfortable leveraging AI to increase efficiency.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth electrical diagnostics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power measurement tools to isolate component-level failures.
• Collaborate with hardware design, firmware, and validation teams to replicate electrical anomalies and propose corrective actions for future product revisions.
• Perform electrical and mechanical failure analysis on returned SSDs
• Generate and communicate comprehensive FA reports to internal and external teams
• Lead customer concerns for RMA cases, ensuring timely resolution and updates
• Set up and manage debug systems for DOE and error replication
• Provide technical consultation and support to customer-facing teams
• Coach and mentor engineers early in their careers

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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