The Failure Analysis (FA) engineer supports the Failure Analysis Engineering function by the product process review, enhancing and developing the analysis method to monitor field quality data for accuracy and consistency. Performs engineering work in basic and applied research, development, design of new products and/or sustaining existing products as well. Provide support to factory and design, giving useful feedback to help solve failures. A bridge between supplier, design, and factory.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs, modifies, and evaluates electronic apparatus components or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices.
Creates, modifies, sustains, and maintains software for testing. Verify and improve test coverage.
Design and modify the test fixture to meet and improve product quality and decrease operation cost by moving detect (CA/PA) failure as early as possible.
Designs power supply circuits based on previously used topologies to meet specific parameters, including loop stability, magnetic design, and worst-case component analysis.
Understands new product release and engineering change procedures to support the product during and after its transition into manufacturing.
Participates in yield and continuous improvement action.
Provides product test field failure analysis support. Performs simulation and evaluation, duplicates failures detected in the field, and provides Root Cause Analysis and RCCA.
Provides customer field failure analysis support. Attends customer meetings and presents on failure analysis findings/root causes and provides effective RCCA & related preventative action.
Responsible for coordinating and delivering daily Failure Analysis WIP turnaround for daily production fulfillment inclusive of Top-Level Assembly (TLA) and In Source Sub Assembly.
Responsible for a group of technicians, coordinating Failure Analysis output based on customer demand. Provides training to FA technicians to be competent to the allocated Product Platform.
Establishes/Maintains Failure Analysis Data pool, generates/enhances Failure Analysis Guidelines to improve productivity and accuracy. Drives for yield improvement with various departments such as Production/Hybrid/Test/Process/SQE/Quality. Quality improvement for workmanship, test coverage enhancement, test accuracy, Supplier Quality Improvement.
Communicates with Product Development/Engineering team for any unknown/Hardcore failure for resolution within the shortest time.
Core player in NPI/New derivative Part Number introduction. Failure Analysis for unknown technical issues, communicates with Product Development/Engineering team for resolution within the shortest time.
Provides disposition of defective parts in MRB meetings. Engineering decisions for Rework, RTV, Scrap with engineering data support.
Custodian for FA Non-Netting Inventory. Responsible for Inventory Accuracy and requires performing the periodical inventory count upon request from the Inventory Team.
Adheres to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies, and general duty of care.
Other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a fast-paced engineering/manufacturing lab environment.
Also works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.).
Completes many repetitive tasks that include the use of electronic assembly equipment.
Troubleshoots high voltage power supplies.
Operates sampling and real-time oscilloscopes, pulse generators, meters, power supplies, and special test fixtures.
Overtime may be necessary in times of increased demand.
Travel to international locations may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient knowledge and troubleshooting skills in electronic circuits, components, PCBs, and manufacturing processes.
Strong knowledge in the physical structure, properties, and behavior of engineering materials to identify primary modes of failure for electrical components, PCBs, and assemblies.
Requires effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey factual learnings.
Ability to handle moderately complex engineering assignments.
Ability to exercise good judgment to resolve problems.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to manage many projects at one time.
Ability to be creative.
Engineering skills include FMEA/DOE and Reliability Engineering.
Prepare CA/PA reports for internal or external customers.
Tooling is needed for troubleshooting/debug/test theory/Engineering prototype unit.
EXPERIENCE:
Above 10 years of working experience, 5 years of experience working in manufacturing technical engineering.
Ability to lead and coach failure analysis engineers level I & II.
Ability to communicate with manufacturing members.
Ability to manage many projects at one time.
Ability to understand manufacturing operating processes.
Ability to solve complex issues with speed and quality, expert knowledge of electronic circuits.
Act as a team leader to support complex and high-tech products, making the schedule and timeline to manage projects.
Lead - Root cause Analysis for PCBA Yield Improvement.
Electrical safety training (additional company safety courses may be required). Familiar with plant operation systems.
Good knowledge of 8D, FMEA, lean manufacturing.
Electronic circuit troubleshooting skills.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Electronic major or equivalent education.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical engineering.
Certified 6-sigma or equivalent statistical, problem-solving methodology.
WHY JOIN US!
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, and an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia, we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
Executive Employee Health Screening package.
Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
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