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.

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Sr. Defect Engineer

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 4 hours ago

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive...

Sr Electrical Engineer - Failure Analysis

  • Andover, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Andover, MA
  • 3 days ago

The Electrical Analysis - Northeast section of the Materials & Process Engineering Department is seeking an individual to fulfill the role of a Senior Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer....

Graduate Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Palm Bay, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Bay, FL
  • 3 days ago

Renesas is looking for a Graduate Failure Analysis Engineer to join the Failure Analysis Team at our Palm Bay, Florida campus (100% onsite) to help establish an ESD and Latch-up characterization group...

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Graduate ESD and Latch-up Engineer

  • Palm Bay, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Bay, FL
  • 3 days ago

Renesas is looking for a Graduate Failure Analysis Engineer to join the Failure Analysis Team at our Palm Bay, Florida campus (100% onsite) to help establish an ESD and Latch-up characterization group...

Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer (2025 New College Graduate) at GLOBALFOUNDRIES in Essex Junction, Vermont, United States Job Description ....

Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Essex Junction, VT
  • 5 days ago
  • Essex Junction, VT
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Failure Analysis Labs in Essex Junction, VT (Fab 9)....

Quality Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

AMD together we advance_ THE ROLE: As a Quality Failure Analysis Engineer in Product Quality Organization, you will play a critical role in failure analysis across cutting-edge semiconductor products...

SSD Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Longmont, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 5 days ago

Perform electrical and mechanical failure analysis on returned SSDs Generate and communicate comprehensive FA reports to internal and external teams Lead escalations for RMA cases, ensuring timely resolution...

Failure Analysis Engineer - Complaints Handling

  • Naperville, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 8 days ago

of failure analysis....

Failure Analysis Engineer - FIB Circuit Edit NVIDIA 2.7 ( ) Santa Clara, CA # JR1986879 Position summary Circuit Modification: Perform precise circuit modifications at the transistor and interconnect...

Senior / Staff Failure Analysis Engineer Zoox 2 ( ) Foster City, CA # d8fd75d1-322d-4e8d-8047-0a8119c48262 Position summary ses for situations stemming from reliability tests, product development, and...

Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 10 days ago

Failure Analysis Engineer Cupertino, CA | 8 - 10 years of experience 05-Oct-2025 Job Description Lab Services: Receives, sorts, and catalogues samples for incoming requests Front-end imaging of samples...

Failure Analysis Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • Redmond, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 11 days ago

analysis - 2+ years of hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques....

Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Cary, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Cary, IL
  • 13 days ago

At Coilcraft, we are currently seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Engineering department....

Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 13 days ago

Failure Analysis Engineer Regular Full-Time Milpitas, CA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 4578 Diodes Incorporated is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer at our office in Milpitas, CA....

Failure Analysis Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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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
51.9%
Master's Degree
31.1%
Associate's Degree
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.7%
High School or GED
1.9%
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%



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