Senior Product Failure Analysis Engineer Decatur, GA

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Work location:

This position requires on-site presence in Decatur GA following a hybrid work model.


Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Failure Analysis associate to lead advanced diagnostics rootcause investigations and crossfunctional problem solving for our electronic products including LED drivers power supplies and controls. This senior-level role drives product quality influences design decisions and strengthens test coverage across the organization.


This position is ideal for an experienced technical contributor who excels in analytical work thrives in complex system-level problem scenarios and collaborates effectively with engineering product manufacturing suppliers and customer-facing teams.
Key Responsibilities

Failure Analysis & RCA

Lead complex failure analysis on electronic assemblies to identify root causes and trends.

Perform electrical evaluations using lab tools (oscilloscopes power supplies data acquisition).

Develop and validate hypotheses for complex intermittent failures using structured RCA methods.

Partner with design engineering to implement corrective actions and redesigns.

Quality & Cross-Functional Initiatives

Collaborate with Engineering Quality Manufacturing Supply Chain and Product teams to improve design robustness and prevent defects.

Participate in quality reviews SPC holds and release readiness.

Analyze field returns warranty data and manufacturing issues to identify validation gaps.

Drive improvements in testing automation and quality processes.

Technical Leadership

Act as SME in failure mechanisms across power electronics controls and LED systems.

Mentor engineers and technicians on FA techniques tools and analysis.

Improve FA processes documentation and reporting tools.

Reporting & Communication

Prepare clear failure analysis and quality reports for leadership.

Maintain accurate failure data and classification.

Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


Location & Work Model:
This role is based in the Atlanta (ATL) area with a strong preference for candidates located in the region. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring onsite presence of minimum three (3) days per week.