Our Semiconductor Manufacturing client is looking for a fulltime Failure Analysis/Remediation Engineer to perform the Failure Mode Analysis and determine the Root Cause Corrective Action Request (CAR) and Continuous Improvement Project (CIP) systems for their CO2 Gas Lasers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support key customers and Field Service
• Participate in marketing/Engineering meeting with customers to address reliability performance issues.Create presentations and reports for key customers.
• Perform analysis of specific customer returns.
• Track key metrics for failure analysis and publish for product line teams and key customers.
• Help train field service and product support personnel related to product function and field failure analysis to identify failures in the field.

DUTIES:

• Perform Failure Mode Analyses (FMAs) on failed units to determine root cause.
• Own the Root Cause Analysis Report (RCAR) process for various product lines.
• Initiate targeted corrective actions to address Failure Modes utilizing the Corrective Action Request (CAR) and Continuous Improvement Project (CIP) systems.
• Perform hands-on FMA of Lasers and associated products.
• Document data and FMA processes and procedures used.
• Organize and present data collected for review by internal team.

Education

Desired-M.S. degree and > 5 years of related experience.

B.S. degree and > 5 years of related experience.

Skills

• Continuous improvement mindset – improves product and processes through on-going testing and analysis.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities combined with hands-on experience with lasers and/or optical components.
• Proficiency in industry-standard problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, 8D, Fishbone analysis.
• Self-motivated to thoroughly document data and test results.
• Ability to work on and complete multiple complex independent tasks in to mutually agreed upon schedules.
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills. Capable user of standard data analysis tools (Excel, Access, Minitab, Weibull ++, Alta etc., Labview).
• Proven LEADER in a team environment. Ability to complete several complex tasks in a timely way.
• Expertise in evaluation techniques for failure mode analysis
• Some travel required (< 10%)

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000

Onsite: Bloomfield, CT

Relocation Assistance Available