Failure Analysis Sr. Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

       Conduct mechanical, electrical-mechanical, resonance, and vibration-based failure analysis on suspension components and related products. Support manufacturing, NPI, Metrology, and cross-functional engineering teams by identifying root causes, validating failure mechanisms, driving corrective/preventive actions, and contributing to product performance improvement. Provide accurate technical assessments, structured problem-solving support, and clear communication of findings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead root cause investigations for failures involving mechanical, electrical, thermal, and process related behaviors.
• Perform resonance, vibration, modal, and dynamics-based analysis to identify failure mechanisms.
• Analyze electrical signatures, thermal response, material behavior, and process conditions to confirm root causes.
• Validate findings using FEA, DOE, experiments, and correlation analysis to ensure technical accuracy.
• Recommend and support implementation of corrective actions to improve product performance and robustness.
• Drive preventive actions to eliminate repeated failure occurrences.
• Ensure FA turnaround time achievement to provide effective failure analysis.
• Prepare clear, concise FA reports, summaries, and technical communications for internal and external customers.
• Ensure accuracy and traceability of FA data, results, and verification steps.
• Work closely with PE, PLM, Metrology, MSL, Test Development, DE, CQE engineering teams to accelerate closure of FA activities.
• Support DFM discussions and new product characterization during NPI phases.
• Recommend improvements in measurement systems, analysis methods, and data collection capability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or related field

Skill Required:

• Strong understanding of vibrations/dynamics, FRF, structural behavior, and modeling interpretation.
• Knowledge of HDD suspension characteristics, statistics, and engineering analysis methods.
• Effective communication skills, teamwork, and ability to handle cross-functional tasks.

Experience:

• 2-5 years in Failure Analysis, product design, dynamic/vibration engineering, or related fields.
• Software experiences in statistical analysis (Minitab or JMP) and programing/coding in python preferred.