ZT Systems
Staff Electrical Failure Analysis Engineer (NJ)
Secaucus, NJ · Staff+
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About the role
- This position applies electrical troubleshooting, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and prevent recurrence in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical failure investigations involving connectors, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, power distribution systems, CB assemblies, and electromechanical components.
- Perform root cause analysis of electrical defects including opens, shorts, intermittent connections, excessive resistance, insulation breakdown, and ESD-related failures.
- Develop and execute fault isolation plans using electrical test equipment and laboratory analysis techniques.
- Drive containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions through structured methodologies including &D, DMAIC, and CAPA processes.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve electrical nonconformances and improve product reliability.
- Develop electrical test methods, inspection procedures, and validation protocols to support manufacturing and quality operations.
- Support qualification, reliability, and environmental testing activities including thermal cycling. vibration, HALT, and HASS investigations.
- Review engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications to support failure analysis activities.
- Support supplier audits, supplier corrective actions, and component qualification activities related to electrical and cable assembly suppliers.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering.
- 6+ years of experience in Electrical Failure Analysis, Hardware Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or related disciplines.
- Strong troubleshooting experience with electrical and electronic systems.
- Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, DMAIC,
- Experience with electrical test equipment including:
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and specifications.
- Experience supporting supplier quality investigations and corrective action processes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify failure trends.
Nice to have
- Experience with Al servers, data center hardware, networking equipment, storage systems, or rack-level integration.
- Experience with cable assemblies, wire harnesses, high-current power systems, and connector reliability.
- Working knowledge of TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) for cable and fault localization analysis.
- Experience using Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and performing basic signal integrity evaluations.
- Familiarity with PCle, Ethernet, InfiniBand, SAS, NVLink, or other high-speed interconnect technologies.
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or familiarity with wire harness and cable assembly standards.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience working with EMS, ODM, or complex global supply chains.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary
Benefits
- When you join our team, you'll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development-both now and in the future.
- Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
- Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
- Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- Parental leave and family care support programs
- Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
- These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves.
- Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location.
Company info
- A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast.
- What We Offer At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Visa & Work Authorization
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