Quality Electronics Engineer – Failure Analysis Lab

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our Failure Analysis Lab as an Associate Quality Engineer! We are an inquisitive group, analyzing component failures to determine root cause and prevent future failures for our customers and manufacturing team. We troubleshoot component failures using a variety of methods, ranging from functional testing in our electronics laboratory, to destructive testing in our failure analysis laboratory. If you are a natural problem solver and have a solid electrical engineering background, we would love to have you help us find the root cause of every defect! As an Associate Quality Engineer in the Failure Analysis Lab, a typical day might include the following: Leading technicians with troubleshooting and characterizing electrical based on data sheets and drawing specifications. Guiding technicians in developing test methods and techniques for electrical evaluation. Training quality specialists and technicians as required. Operating measurement equipment such as curve tracers, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, LCR meters, and other electronics equipment. Preparing, conducting, and documenting reliability testing, in collaboration with various engineers. Using X-ray systems and optical microscopes in support of component troubleshooting. Assisting fellow engineers with electrical and failure analysis. This job might be for you if: You have in-depth knowledge of analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits. You have in-depth knowledge of mechanical drawings, data sheets, specifications, and materials. You are skilled with modern test equipment. You have excellent problem-solving skills. You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills. Familiarity with programing languages (C, C++, python, etc.). Experience with computer equipment and operating systems.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or an Electronics Discipline.
2-3 years of experience in electrical engineering or electrical analysis.
Working knowledge of electronics failure analysis.
Working knowledge of reliability testing methods.
You have in-depth knowledge of analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
You have in-depth knowledge of mechanical drawings, data sheets, specifications, and materials.
You are skilled with modern test equipment.
You have excellent problem-solving skills.
You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Experience with computer equipment and operating systems.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with programing languages (C, C++, python, etc.).

Responsibilities

Leading technicians with troubleshooting and characterizing electrical based on data sheets and drawing specifications.
Guiding technicians in developing test methods and techniques for electrical evaluation.
Training quality specialists and technicians as required.
Operating measurement equipment such as curve tracers, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, LCR meters, and other electronics equipment.
Preparing, conducting, and documenting reliability testing, in collaboration with various engineers.
Using X-ray systems and optical microscopes in support of component troubleshooting.
Assisting fellow engineers with electrical and failure analysis.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Superior benefits.
Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
We’re 100% employee owned.
Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.