Specialist, Industrial Engineering Manufacturing (Failure analysis PCBA)

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like JBL Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

The Failure Analysis Specialist PCBA is responsible for rapidly identifying and resolving PCBA failures impacting manufacturing yield product reliability and field performance in high-volume consumer products. This role focuses on fast root cause identification corrective action implementation and failure prevention to support cost quality and time-to-market objectives.

What You Will Do

• Perform electrical functional and physical failure analysis on PCBAs from production lines.
• Analyze common consumer electronics failure modes such as solder defects component damage ESD handling damage intermittent failures and early-life failures.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools (8D 5 Whys Fishbone) with strong focus on speed and effectiveness.
• Partner with Manufacturing Process and Test Engineering to reduce scrap rework and cycle time.
• Provide real-time technical support during line stops and quality escalations.
• Diagnostic & Analytical Techniques
• Electrical debug using oscilloscopes multimeters logic analyzers
• ICT FCT and boundary scan data analysis
• Review schematics PCB layout Gerbers BOMs and test limits to support analysis.

• Drive corrective actions across design process test and suppliers to prevent recurrence.
• Verify corrective actions through pilot builds A/B testing and yield monitoring.
• Support DFM/DFA reviews and process FMEAs to improve first-pass yield.
• Generate concise data-driven failure analysis reports suitable for fast decision-making.
• Maintain failure mode databases and dashboards for yield defect trends and Pareto analysis.
• Communicate findings clearly to cross-functional and global teams.
• Support supplier quality investigations for component and PCBA-related issues.
• Evaluate cost impact of failures and prioritize actions based on risk and business impact.
• Support component change evaluations driven by cost availability or lifecycle constraints.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 6 years of experience in PCBA failure analysis quality or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SMT processes soldering defects and electronic component behavior.
• Experience working in high-volume fast-paced manufacturing environments

Bonus Points if You Have

• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610 J-STD-001).
• Experience with ESD controls early-life failure analysis and yield optimization.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing experience.

What Makes You Eligible

• Sense of urgency and strong prioritization skills
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Clear technical communication for non-technical stakeholders
• Continuous improvement and cost awareness
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed valued and empowered. No matter what role you play we encourage you to share your ideas voice your distinct perspective and bring your whole self with you all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training development and continuing education further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s weve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today that legacy endures with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter safer and more connected.

Across automotive lifestyle and digital transformation solutions we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature todays most sought-after performers while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the worlds ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands such as JBL Mark Levinson and Revel we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers our partners and each other.

If youre ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact join our talent community today!

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment challenging career opportunities professional training and competitive compensation. ()

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.