Reliability Failure Analysis Engineer

Post Date

Nov 14, 2024

Location

Spring,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77389
US
May 31, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

QA

Req #

HOU-747335

Pay Rate

$32 - $40 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

This person will be conducting triage and failure analysis on PC devices that come in from the field. This analysis includes inspecting field devices at the system, sub-system, and component level and determining what is wrong with the unit (is it a SW issue, board level issue, mechanical issue, etc.), the root cause of the failure, and providing the findings to the engineering staff for further action. This also includes strategizing with client management on future direction and trends in technology and making recommendations. The failures will be related to, but not limited to: motherboard and electrical components, system software, drivers, chassis integrity, cabling, screen and bezel damage/wear, keyboard, touchpad, ports, etc.

This position is working in a lab environment and the typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CST.

Compensation Range: $35-40/hr

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience performing failure/root-cause analysis on PC devices down to the board-level

PC teardown ability without compromising failure evidence

Ability to read and interpret schematics and board layouts

Experience with electrical debugging techniques/methodologies

Experience using tools such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, X-Ray/CT, cross-sectioning components, thermal imaging etc.

Ability to report detailed findings (written & verbal communication)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Previous experience working for a contract PC repair company

Previous HP experience or experience working on HP branded devices

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.