Failure Analysis Engineer Jobs

A Failure Analysis Engineer within the quality control industry specializes in diagnosing and rectifying component and product failures. They investigate potential product failures, determine the root cause, and develop comprehensive reports, including corrective actions, to eliminate future occurrences. They often work in cross-functional teams, liaising with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance departments, to ensure products meet specified standards and performance criteria. Their work is vital in enhancing product reliability and improving customer satisfaction.

Potential candidates for this role should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, robust problem-solving skills, and a knack for statistical analysis. They should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with some roles requiring advanced specialization or certification such as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE). Excellent communication skills are crucial, as they often need to explain complex technical issues in layman's terms to stakeholders. Before becoming a Failure Analysis Engineer, one might start their career in roles such as a Process Engineer, Quality Engineer, or Product Development Engineer.

1-15 of 57 Jobs

Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Failure Analysis Engineer - Milpitas, CA We are seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer at our office in Milpitas, CA....

Engineer, Failure Analysis EAG Laboratories

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 5 hours ago

The Engineering team is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to work with various battery devices, electronic components, and customers to grow EAGs business....

Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Support improvement of component quality by performing documented failure analysis and obtaining corrective action from suppliers. + Interact with various departments...

Intl SMS - India - Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Spring, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring, TX
  • 1 day ago

This person will be conducting triage and failure analysis on PC devices that come in from the field....

Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer (RMA Focus)

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 3 days ago

Your Impact Drive returned product Failure Analysis, characterizing failures, and escalating issues and trends to the Hardware Quality Engineering team Resolve escalated RMAs by determining the hardware...

Failure Analysis Engineer II

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: As a Failure Analysis Engineer in the Product Quality and Failure Analysis team, you will use your skills to determine true root causes driving customer dissatisfaction for the returns...

Associate Failure Analysis Engineer (On-site - Acton, MA.)

  • Acton, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Acton, MA
  • 5 days ago

Generate, review and maintain Quality records in support of the Quality System, e.g., training, internal audits, NCR, and CAPA. Perform product testing and failure analysis....

Senior Electrical Materials & Process Engineer - Failure Analysis

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

In this role, you will be working in a state-of the-art laboratory to analyze electronic assemblies for product validation and failure analysis....

Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 8 days ago

Your Impact Drive returned product Failure Analysis, characterizing failures, and escalating issues and trends to the Hardware Quality Engineering team Resolve escalated RMAs by determining the hardware...

Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • Redmond, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 8 days ago

analysis - 3+ years of hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques....

Senior Failure Analysis Engineer - Electronic Component Analysis

  • Lake Angelus, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Lake Angelus, MI
  • 10 days ago

Additional tasks include collaboration with design engineering, supplier quality management, manufacturing quality engineers, and suppliers to improve the quality of Continental products....

Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 10 days ago

Empower is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer to support product reliability qualification and root cause failure analysis for Empower's products...

Failure Analysis Engineer I

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 days ago

Failure Analysis Engineer I#25-65803 $26.47-$28.48 per hour Sylmar, CA All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Medical Device and Healthcare company, is looking for a Failure Analysis Engineer I for...

Senior Electrical Engineer, Failure Analysis jdd

  • Waukesha, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI
  • 11 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer, Failure Analysis jdd Argus Technical Services $96-144K relocation assistance United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha Jun 03, 2025 Senior Electrical Engineer, Failure Analysis...

Product Investigation & Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 13 days ago

Scope: Work with engineers on lab services focused on metrology and material analyses. The testing is fast-paced, hands-on work environment. Additional Scope: • Lab Organization and Services: •...

Failure Analysis Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireQualityControl curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Introduction to Acute Respiratory Failure
Respiratory failure is a common clinical problem encountered by most healthcare professionals. On this three-week course from The University of Glasgow, youll expand your knowledge of the...
Forensic Engineering: Learning from Failures
Don't let good failures go to waste! Identify the causes of failure and use this knowledge to enhance safety and improve performance. What do collapsed buildings, infected hospital patients, and...
Success and Failure in Entrepreneurship: Discover the Key to Business Success
When launching a startup, what does success look like and how can you foresee failure? On this entrepreneurship course, youll have the opportunity to find out the reasons why entrepreneurs fail...

Salary for Failure Analysis Engineer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Failure Analysis Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Failure Analysis Engineers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.7%
Master's Degree
31.3%
Associate's Degree
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.7%
High School or GED
2.0%
Some College
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Failure Analysis Engineers
2-4 years
50.0%
4-6 years
35.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%



Failure Analysis Engineer Related Career Advice Articles

Quality control professionals inspect manufacturing equipment
5 Quality Control Career Possibilities

As a specialty that spans numerous industries, QC offers many career paths. Which option is right for you? Read on to learn about the many possibilities available to QC professionals and find the opportunity that fits you best.

Read article »
quality control professional examining piece of equipment and spec sheet
Top Skills and Quality Control Training You Need to Get Promoted

Ready to take your quality control career to the next level? Seek out quality control training for these highly desired skills for quality control jobs.

Read article »
professionals looking at stats
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control: What’s the Difference?

Deciding on a career in QA vs. QC can be tough if you don’t know which is which. Find out the difference between quality control and quality assurance.

Read article »