Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world's most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.

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When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include:
Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at  Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued.

The annual compensation range for this position is stated below.

Salary Range: $75,400.00 - $

In this role, you will be responsible for failure analysis of products and components and providing technical direction to support troubleshooting within our manufacturing processes and suppliers.

Failure Analysis Engineers are a key resource for the manufacturing team, supporting validation of new processes or material and the identification of issues and corrective actions.

• Support manufacturing by troubleshooting product failures in both manufacturing and customer sites.
• Physical analysis of defective electronic, electrical and mechanical components.
• Support introduction of new product, process or material by analysis of assemblies.
• Monitor manufacturing processes using analysis test vehicles.
• Operate a variety of lab equipment to complete analysis.
• Generate reports to summarize findings using Google Workspace platform.

• Assist in assessment and management of 3rd party services.
• Research material properties and specifications and application.
• Establish and document standard assessment practices.
• Evaluate and purchase equipment to upgrade or meet new requirements.
• Manage lab equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Manage control consumable materials.

• Bachelor's Degree with 3 to 5 years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electronics troubleshooting failure analysis, rework or repair is preferred. Experience with in a regulated industry is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience in failure analysis of PCBAs, boards, or systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional engineering and manufacturing teams to drive corrective actions.
• Intermediate Verbal and Written Communications Skills.
• Strong Analytical and statistical analysis Skills;
  Statistical Process Control Software Skills.
• Lab tool / test / measurement equipment experience preferred.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at  Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.