Company Generac Power Systems
Name Senior Engineer, Failure Analysis and Component Engineering - Clean Energy
Req # 64240
Employment Type Full Time
Shift 1st
Generac Power Systems is seeking an Senior Engineer to execute the qualification of electronics components and failure analysis for our Energy Technology products. This engineer will qualify electronic components for design robustness and reliability based on its application. This engineer is expected to be experienced in various physics-based component failure mechanisms based on its application. The position requires good technical engineering knowledge coupled with various failure analysis tools and methodologies. This leader will work with a diverse team of engineers spread throughout North America.
The ideal candidate will work in Waukesha, WI and report to a Lead Engineer or Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct advanced component level failure analysis (FA) using methodologies such as X-Rays, Cross Sectioning, etc.
- Provide support in qualifying and validation of electronic and electromechanical components.
- Develop and execute failure analysis methodologies and lead root cause identification initiatives.
- Drive posttest component performance analysis and documentation.
- Assist engineering teams with system level test procedures, procuring resources and equipment, implementing tests, and trouble-shooting complex issues.
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners and other engineering stakeholders to optimize product designs for reliability and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with electronic component suppliers and distributors on component failure modes identification and evaluation.
- Component quality assessment and defect analysis.
- Coordinate with external FA labs to scope appropriate evaluation methodologies and interpret the results and recommend mitigation actions.
- Assist with and implementation of design changes that will improve robustness, manufacturability, reliability, serviceability and eliminate unnecessary cost and complexity.
- Implement and execute component level qualification matrices DFR and evaluation guidelines.
- Drives analytical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and team development to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals.
- Develop formal failure analysis report data and findings after analysis completion.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 5 years of engineering experience in electronic component application and validation, preferably in residential / commercial products environment
- Demonstrated experience with physics-based failure analysis of electronic components and documentation using Internal/External FA tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the design and development of power electronics/power converters
- Experience with solar, energy storage, or other clean energy technologies
- Experience with Altium or similar schematic capture and PCB Layout
- Experience with various state-of-the-art analytical tools including external visual examination, cross sectioning, microscopy, radiographic examination, and bench testing.
- Demonstrated experience processing acquired data and information sets to arrive at a conclusion regarding the cause of failure.
- Experience evaluating corrective and preventative actions to address quality issues
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of electrical engineering theory and principles
- Working knowledge of Physics based component failure modes and evaluation methodologies.
- Working knowledge of electronic and electromechanical components and its applications
- Experience with creating and implementing component qualification and validation plans.
- Knowledge of Printed Circuit Board layout best practices
- Deep familiarity and experience with high-volume manufacturing of electronics products, including mixed surface mount/through-hole PCBs and electromechanical assembly.
- Attention to detail.
- Comfort and desire to be challenged.
- Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.
- Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives; approaches work in an organized and systematic manner; effectively manages tasks, information, and requests.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel, including internationally.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."