Failure Analysis Engineer

Amphenol ICC

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of experience in failure analysis or electrical connectors
  • Proficiency in solid modeling tools like Pro/E or Solidworks is a plus
  • Familiarity with data analysis software, especially MS Excel and Minitab
  • Experience in developing test plans for mechanical/environmental stresses
  • Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering thermoplastics is a plus
  • Strong communication skills for interfacing with both technical and non-technical staff

Responsibilities

  • Lead investigations into connector failures through data analysis and testing
  • Conduct root cause analyses of failed connections
  • Develop a failure analysis process and historical database
  • Communicate with customers regarding issues and resolutions
  • Prepare test samples and coordinate with lab technicians
  • Suggest process improvements based on findings
  • Analyze test results and create reports for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth within a global organization
  • Empowerment to positively impact the business regardless of position
Full Job Description
Position Summary: Failure Analysis Engineer

Location: Nashua, NH

We are currently seeking an experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to join our Product Development team. The position will be located in Nashua, NH.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Failure Analysis Engineer you will provide the lead in investigation of connector failures through inspection, testing and analysis of data.
  • Perform root cause analysis of failed connectors
  • Create a failure analysis process and database to capture historical data and utilize for future failure analyses
  • Interface with customers to understand the issues and inform them on the status, root cause, and solution
  • Confirm diagnoses through testing and inspection
  • Prepare test samples and test requests and work with test lab technicians.
  • Suggest corrective actions to design, process, inspection etc
  • Work with engineers from other disciplines to help with root cause
  • Process and analyze testing results and create reports and presentations for internal and external customers.
  • Collaborate with internal and external suppliers and manufacturing personnel
  • Request and review 8Ds from suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS/MS Mechanical Engineering
  • 5 - 10 years of experience with failure analysis and/or electrical connectors
  • Experience with solid modeling tools - Pro/E and/or Solidworks would be a plus
  • Experience with data analysis software, MS Excel, Minitab would be a plus
  • Experience developing test plans for mechanical and environmental stresses
  • Experience specifying testing protocol in automotive or consumer industries would be a plus
  • Ability to communicate with technical & non-technical people
  • Ability to work in team environment
  • Desire to solve problems and identify solutions
  • Knowledge of copper alloys and high-performance engineering thermoplastics would be a plus
  • Basic understanding of electrical connectors


Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

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