Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact

Quality Engineer II – Failure Analysis

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Salesforce

About the role

  • This role combines hands-on failure analysis with broader quality engineering responsibilities, including supporting the Quality Management System (QMS), contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and driving customer-focused quality outcomes.
  • In addition, a Quality Engineer II may provide quality-related guidance during product development efforts and/or the establishment of quality systems.
  • Success in this role includes but is not limited to identifying quality-related improvement opportunities for products and processes and ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed failure analysis on returned products (RMAs) using established procedures and product specifications
  • Conduct functional, electrical, and mechanical testing to replicate and validate customer-reported issues
  • Identify root causes and document findings in formal failure analysis and 4D reports
  • Enter and manage failure analysis data within enterprise systems (e.g., Salesforce or equivalent)
  • Support prioritization and processing of RMAs based on business needs and customer impact
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation, including test data and supporting evidence
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions based on failure analysis findings

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering, "Electrical, Industrial, etc."
  • Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D/4D)
  • Experience with RMA processes or customer complaint investigation
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, design engineering, and suppliers when advanced analysis is required
  • Demonstrated ability successfully using electrical inspection and test equipment. </sp

Nice to have

  • 3 (+) years of relevant professional level work experience preferred.

Company info

  • Communicate results clearly to internal stakeholders and customers, including conclusions and recommended actions

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