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Failure Analysis Technician

Job title: Failure Analysis Technician
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Torrance
Specialisation: Engineering & Manufacturing
Salary: USD 55,000 - 68,000 (Annual)
Reference: PR/087638
Job published: September 22, 2026 13:05
Work Arrangement: Onsite

POSITION SUMMARY 

In this position, you will examine failed products, components, and assemblies to identify defects and failure modes, conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis, prepare failure analysis reports, support RMA activities, and work with cross-functional teams and laboratory equipment related to failure analysis 

 
RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Examine failed products, components, and assemblies to identify defects and failure modes

  • Coordinate with RMA personnel to support FIFO scheduling and backlog targets

  • Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting analysis on returned products

  • Conduct repairs and component replacements as required

  • Collect and document failure data, observations, and test results

  • Follow up on deep failure analysis investigations

  • Conduct root cause analysis and fault tree analysis

  • Prepare customer failure analysis reports with findings and recommendations

  • Recommend next actions for further OEM/CM-level investigations

  • Participate in monthly RMA review activities

  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and design engineering teams

  • Maintain failure analysis laboratory instruments, testing tools, and calibration records

  • Support reliability testing and product qualification activities

  • Contribute to new product introduction activities, improvement projects, manufacturing documentation, and work instructions

  • Perform other duties assigned by management

     
    QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Mechanical Technology, or a related field

  • Minimum five years of industrial experience

  • Experience troubleshooting electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical systems

  • Knowledge of oscilloscopes, function generators, transformers, multimeters, anemometers, and other testing equipment

  • Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and specifications

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Documentation and report-writing skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management systems 

 
SALARY $55K - 68K(Non-exempt) 

WORKING HOUR 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (5 days onsite)

LOCATION Torrance, CA