Quality Assurance Tech

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Quality Assurance Tech 2 in Hawthorne, CA.

Overview:
As a member of the Ring Failure Analysis team, your primary responsibilities include root cause failure analysis of electronic, mechanical and or electromechanical components including assemblies. You will work with other subject matter experts in video, motion sensing, power and communication technologies to help improve the products and customer experience. We are seeking candidates with practical knowledge of failure mechanisms related to Materials, Mechanical Systems and/or Batteries, using the appropriate analytical tools including optical microscopes, real-time x-ray, scanning electron microscopes, chemical analysis equipment and other testing and analysis tools. Good interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills are essential. You will be required to multitask and prioritize work to meet schedule and cost needs.

Responsibilities:
* Responsible for collaborating with the Failure Analysis engineering team to identify and research failures down to component level to improve product yield, quality and reliability
* Operation of lab equipment to support deep dive into issues as needed
* SCH capture and Layout of simple PCB
* Preparation of samples
* Perform in-depth chemical, physical or electromechanical failure analysis
* Perform PCBA debugging on RMA return, determine the root cause of failure, analyze failure reports and recommend corrective action to prevent reoccurrence of problems
* Work with functional teams as needed to understand device issues
* Articulate conclusions to the team and advocate for appropriate action
* Read schematics and layouts, and apply failure analysis procedures to identify the failure location and the root causes
* Write comprehensive failure analysis reports, including charts and photographs

REQUIREMENTS:
* 2+ years of relevant work experience with connected, electromechanical devices and debugging issues in production or in manufacturing
* 1+ years of embedded, database or python programming experience
* 1+ years of micro-soldering experience
* Proficiency in using failure analysis laboratory equipment including sample preparation tools, X-ray/CT, SEM/EDS, and optical microscopes

Preferred Qualifications:
* Deep and up to date technical understanding of protocols and debugging methods for related technologies with prior experience both launching new product as well as driving continuous product improvements
* Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals across functional teams and ability to meet or exceed expected timelines for projects
* Ability to thrive in a startup environment
* Demonstrated ability to uncover systemic issues and drive failure analysis to root cause swiftly and accurately
* Ability to influence cross functional teams and external partners
* Proficient with SQL, Excel & PowerPoint
* Expertise with electronic test equipment (digital/analog) such as Logic analyzers, oscilloscope and test systems to do board failure analysis and debug
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must
* Meets/exceeds functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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