RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Cupertino, CA that is seeking a Hardware/Failure Analysis Engineer.
Responsibilities:
* Lead hardware failure analysis and debug for BMU systems from prototype through mass production, with emphasis on board-level and system-level issue isolation
* Investigate electrical, thermal, and functional failures using structured methodologies (root cause analysis, FA workflows, DOE) and deliver detailed technical reports
* Perform bench-level bring-up, debug, and failure reproduction on mixed-signal and power electronics boards using lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.)
* Partner cross-functionally (Product Design, System EE, Cell Engineering, Firmware, Algorithms) to triage failures, identify root cause, and drive corrective actions
* Analyze field returns, lab failures, and production escapes to identify systemic issues and improve product reliability
* Support failure characterization and data analysis, including correlation of electrical behavior with system-level performance
* Develop and execute validation and stress testing plans to uncover failure modes and validate fixes
* Review schematics, layouts, and BOMs to identify potential design-related failure risks and recommend design improvements
* Utilize simulation tools (e.g., PSPICE, ANSYS or equivalent) to support failure analysis, worst-case analysis, and root cause validation
* Drive design for reliability (DFR) and design for test (DFT) improvements based on failure learnings
* Define and refine production test strategies and screening limits to detect defects early and prevent escapes
REQUIREMENTS:
* BS degree
* 3 years of relevant industry experience
* Hands-on experience in hardware debug and failure analysis of analog, mixed-signal, or power electronics systems
* Strong experience with board bring-up, lab debugging, and root cause analysis methodologies
* Proficiency in interpreting schematics and PCB layouts (Cadence, Altium, Eagle, etc.)
* Experience troubleshooting issues at component, board, and system levels
Preferred Qualifications:
* Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
* Strong EE fundamentals across analog, power electronics, and embedded systems
* Experience with failure analysis techniques (e.g., fault injection, stress testing, environmental testing, reliability analysis)
* Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SMBus, SPMI, etc.) and debugging related issues
* Exposure to high-volume manufacturing environments, including yield analysis and production failure trends
* Experience with data analysis and scripting (Python, MATLAB, etc.) to support failure trending and root cause insights
* Strong documentation skills with ability to produce clear FA reports and executive-level summaries
* Self-starter with strong ownership, capable of driving issues from identification to resolution in fast-paced environments
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.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITTVT2180432
- Posted 3 hours ago
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