We are seeking an engineer with extensive hands-on experience in failure analysis to lead investigations of high-speed connectors, cable assemblies, and electromechanical products. You will be responsible for identifying the root cause of field, qualification, and production failures, and driving corrective and preventive actions with global teams.ResponsibilitiesLead failure analysis for field returns, qualification failures, production defects, and development issuesDefine the problem statement, investigation plan, and test sequence (from non-destructive to destructive), while preserving evidencePerform or coordinate electrical, mechanical, dimensional, and materials analyses: optical microscopy, X-ray/CT, metrology, cross-sections, metallography, SEM/EDSIdentify and confirm failure mechanisms in contacts, coatings, corrosion, solder joints, cables, terminal retention, molded housings, and manufacturing variationDifferentiate failure mode, root cause, and process escape point—validating with data and physical evidenceTrack corrective and preventive actions with Design, Product, Quality, Manufacturing, Reliability, Test, suppliers, and contract manufacturersPrepare clear, well-supported technical reports, and present findings to both customers and technical/non-technical stakeholdersDevelop laboratory methods and work instructions,



and train engineers and technicians at general sitesEnsure laboratory safety, calibration, sample traceability, and data integrityRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or ManufacturingMinimum 10 years of experience in failure analysis, product reliability, or materials analysis, with substantial hands-on experienceFluent English—spoken and written (the role interacts with global regions and customers)Experience in root-cause analysis and corrective action systems (8D)Ability to plan and execute complex investigations and reach technically supported conclusionsData analysis experience with Excel, Minitab, JMP, Python, or similar toolsAbility to work with multicultural teams and availability to travel domestically and internationallyPreferredExperience with high-speed connectors, backplane cable systems, press-fit or soldered interconnects, engineering polymers, and plated contactsExperience with CT/X-ray, microscopy, SEM/EDS, metallography, and metrologyKnowledge of qualification, environmental, and mechanical testing, and signal integrityExperience with 8D for customer cases, global RMA/FA operations, and corrective actions with suppliersMaster’s degree, certification, or training in failure analysis, quality, reliability, or Six Sigma

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📌 Failure Analysis Engineer (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Amphenol Tcs De México, S. A. De C. V.
📍 Ciudad de México