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Failure Analysis Engineer

Quest Global
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Failure Analysis Engineer position at Quest Global?

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.


We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills


We are seeking an experienced Failure Analysis Engineer with below expertise:-


  • Update RMA tracking database
  • Perform visual inspections
  • Execute electrical tests, using various interface boards and equipment
  • Identify root cause for failures in collaboration with CMOS and Product Engineering teams.
  • Document results, findings, and conclusions for internal and external review


Skills and Experiences:

  • Hands-on experience with complex digital circuit debugging, including at board level.
  • Experience with identifying issues and failures in common communication protocols.
  • Knowledge of optoelectronics testing. Understand basic electrical and optical parameters reported in test datasets. Capable to support customized testing activities.
  • Familiar with digital signal captures, waveform analysis, basic logic analysis.
  • Familiar with optical imaging and electrical probing techniques.
  • Familiar with common PCB fabrication methods. Good hands-on experience with soldering and PCB reworks.
  • Familiar with basic command line tasks and shell scripts. Knowledge of high level programming languages, such as python.
  • Familiar with electronic component handling methods. Knowledge of ESD-safe practices.

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