Server -- Failure Analysis Technician

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We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of a Failure Analysis Technician.

Role And Responsibilities

• Supports engineers with investigating failures in AI server assemblies, circuit boards and related components.
• Reviews reported symptoms, repair history and diagnostic results to establish the initial troubleshooting approach.
• Performs visual inspections to identify physical damage, contamination, connector defects and other abnormal conditions.
• Understands server test sequences, prerequisites and expected results to support failure reproduction and isolation.
• Runs approved diagnostics, collects test logs, error codes and system information, and reviews test results to reproduce failures and isolate the affected hardware or configuration.
• Troubleshoots basic BIOS, driver, firmware and software configuration issues using documented procedures.
• Reviews basic Bash scripts to identify test execution issues during failure analysis and reports unresolved problems to engineers.
• Installs approved drivers and BIOS/firmware updates according to documented procedures.
• Uses approved component substitution and isolation methods to identify failing assemblies or components.
• Performs basic electrical measurements using digital multimeters and other approved equipment under engineering direction.
• Uses diagnostics, logs and controlled testing to reproduce reported failures, investigate intermittent or repeat failures, and isolate the affected hardware or configuration.
• Documents findings, measurements, photographs and diagnostic evidence in the appropriate tracking systems.
• Provides findings to repair and test teams and escalates unresolved or unusual failures to engineers.
• Assists engineers with identifying failure trends, supporting root cause investigations and validating corrective actions.
• Maintains test fixtures, reference units and analysis workstations while following ESD, 5S and applicable safety requirements.
• Responsible for meeting ISO 9001 and/or other quality system requirements in their department.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education And Training

• Associate degree in electronics, engineering technology or a related field, or equivalent coursework toward a B.S. in engineering or a related field preferred.
• One year or more of relevant experience in electronics troubleshooting, diagnostics, testing or repair.
• Basic understanding of server hardware, electronic components and power circuits.
• Basic ability to read schematics, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with Linux/Ubuntu environments required.
• Familiarity with BIOS configuration, driver installation and software configuration required.
• Familiarity with installing approved BIOS and firmware updates according to documented procedures required.
• Ability to read basic Bash scripts and identify potential test execution issues required.
• Familiarity with diagnostic log interpretation, error codes and test results required.
• Familiarity with digital multimeters, microscopes and ESD practices.
• Ability to follow a structured troubleshooting process and distinguish observed evidence from assumptions.
• Email and written communication skills with basic Excel knowledge.
• Proficient English abilities required.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to follow documented procedures, standards and policies.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment with general supervision.

Working Conditions And Essential Abilities & Functions

• Warehouse environment (may not be climate-controlled)
• Use of small hand tools
• Frequent standing, walking and sitting
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.

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