What are the responsibilities and job description for the Failure Analysis Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical Systems position at RevereIT LLC?
Job Description
The Failure Analysis Engineer will investigate Out-of-Box Failures (OOBFs) and installation-related product failures reported from the field. This role requires strong hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience within complex medical device systems. The engineer will work in a laboratory environment to replicate failures, diagnose root causes, and support remediation activities. The position involves detailed analysis of electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and installation-related issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product quality improvements and corrective actions.
Key Skills
- Investigate Out-of-Box Failures (OOBFs) and installation-related product failures
- Hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of returned medical device systems
- Failure replication, analysis, and diagnosis in a Quality Engineering lab environment
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis
- Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, test data, logs, and system diagnostics analysis
- Mechanical drawings, assemblies, and system-level troubleshooting
- Identification of electrical component, subsystem, mechanical design, assembly, manufacturing, supplier, and installation-related failures
- Technical investigation documentation and reporting
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Manufacturing, Service, and Quality teams
- Remediation investigation support and issue resolution
Required Qualifications
- Experience troubleshooting complex electrical and mechanical systems
- Experience conducting structured failure investigations and root cause analysis
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
- Experience analyzing system diagnostics, logs, and test data
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Experience working with medical devices or similar complex electromechanical products
Additional Skills
- Experience identifying manufacturing defects and supplier/component failures
- Knowledge of installation and handling-related failure analysis
- Ability to support CAPA implementation and effectiveness activities
- Experience working in a laboratory-based investigation environment