Amazon Hardware Failure Analysis Engineer Amazon Robotics Test 

United States, Massachusetts 

533620105

The test engineer is responsible for the creation of test programs, plans and methods for subsystem verification tests and complete system verification and validation tests to support new technology and product development programs.
The hardware test engineer will work with hardware development engineers, technical operations (manufacturing engineering), and solutions engineering to define, execute and report on verification and validation tests.Key job responsibilities
* Perform hands-on root cause analysis (RCA) and in-depth failure characterizations using advanced analytical tools. In addition, you will be recommending corrective actions and conveying results to the multi-functional team as well as upper management.
* Work with HW Reliability, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing engineering, and Design teams to identify root causes and drive resolution for failures originating in product development, production, and in the field.
* Maintain RCA repository database, write FA reports, and deliver presentations, for customer or internal use, that elucidate the root cause of failure and may suggest possible solutions.
* Demonstrate competence with the operation and application of standard FA tools and lab equipment. Evaluate and introduce new equipment and techniques to the FA flow.
* Collaborate with test engineering and design team for DOE planning and execution
* Validate and verify supplier and vendor FA
* Develop FA SOPs and troubleshooting procedures/guidelines
* Participate in process improvement initiatives
* Help manage and train FA Engineers and Technicians daily task and projects
* Lab organization and detailed documentation for effective FA reportsA day in the life
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

- Masters or PHD in materials science or Metallurgical Engineering
- 5 years of proven experience in a FA
- Prior experience in a FA role using FA laboratory equipment, such as: optical digital microscopes, probes, and X-ray systems.
- Metallurgy knowledge (i.e. heat treatment, grain size, micro/macrostructure, case depth, microhardness, Rockwell hardness)
- Understanding of the failures in sensors used in robotic automation at the material and system level.
- Experience with and knowledge of a broad array of metals (carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, copper alloys, aluminum alloys, etc.), polymers, electronic packaging