Failure Analysis Engineer-ATS

Department Overview

Applied Technology Services (ATS) has been providing technology-based, innovative, high-value services to the company for over 40 years. ATS is a multidisciplinary team of over 120 engineers, scientists, and technicians. The ATS vision is to be a forward-thinking, technological leader providing high-value solutions and services needed across the Company. ATS high value services also help proactively avoid future problems by specifying equipment, materials and methods that are best practices in the industry.

The ATS Failure Analysis Engineer is expected to execute failure analysis and materials testing projects with oversight from senior engineers. The engineer will support the planning, executing, and reporting as necessary. An ideal candidate will have some experience in testing components, mechanical assemblies, and related materials. They should have some familiarity of typical material failure modes including an understanding of how to verify with non‑destructive (NDE) and destructive examination techniques.

The Failure Analysis Engineer will also conduct inspections, failure analysis, performance assessments, and evaluations on a wide variety of systems and components. Materials they will most likely encounter on the job are Steels (pipes, valves, vessels), Aluminum (wire, fittings, connectors), Copper (wire, valves), and ceramics (insulators). The ATS Failure Analysis Engineer will be capable of managing simple failure analysis and component testing projects.

The ATS Engineer will utilize engineering consulting principles, their expertise, and scientific work methods to identify, diagnose and solve technical problems.

Bay Area Minimum: $109,000
Bay Area Mid: $142,000
Bay Area Maximum: $175,000

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

• Performs routine failure analysis projects using engineering principles under guidance from senior engineers
• Completes multiple projects concurrently. Evaluates performance of parts, assemblies or systems under simulated operating conditions. Records results and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Collaborates with peers to prepare technical reports and specifications and to identify, define, and solve problems.
• Develops test protocols, models, test technologies and analyzes data. May assist in the development of technical policies and procedures.
• Participates in identifying innovations and cost‑reduction potential of new and existing technologies.
• Begins to develop knowledge in other areas of specialty/discipline or continues to focus on one area and increases depth of knowledge.
• May interface with clients regarding status of project or to collect more information. Ensures client expectations for project are met.

• B.S. in engineering with emphasis in a discipline related to assignments. (i.e., materials, mechanical, or electrical engineering, etc.)
• 3 years of related experience

• M.S. in applicable fields
• Minor or emphasis on mechanical/materials engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Proficiency in engineering research and testing concepts, theories, practices, methods, techniques.
• Consulting skills: communication, interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Thorough investigative skills
• Understand quality assurance and control concepts and practices.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Basic team leadership and project management skills.