Materials Failure Analysis Engineer

Materials Failure Analysis Engineer

Our Electrical Engineering team puts the spark into the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept to production. It takes experts in system architecture definition, design, analysis, prototyping, sourcing & the debugging and validation of layouts or routes to deliver state-of-the-art products for a changing world. We work closely with designers, cross-functional teams within Dell Technologies and suppliers to make sure electronic designs meet a range of requirements, including schedule, feature set, functionality and quality, as well as industry standards.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Materials Failure Analysis Engineer on our Electrical Engineering team in Austin, TX.

What you’ll achieve
As a Materials Failure Analysis Engineer, and vital member of our cross-functional engineering team, you will be instrumental in delivering advanced infrastructure solutions for Compute, Storage, AI, High Performance Computing (HPC) and Telco markets. In this hands-on, lab-based role, your primary responsibility will be to perform qualification and failure analysis of hardware components/materials in support of new product development and in-market solutions.

You will:
•    Perform component/materials research, qualification and failure analysis
•    Operate analytical equipment and analyze results
•    Prepare Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) lab samples and interpret conformance to internal and industry standards
•    Perform root cause analysis, generate reports and collaborate with engineering teams

Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements
•    8+ years in related role or equivalent skill, must include experience working in a laboratory
•    Comprehensive understanding of various materials (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and liquids) and their properties

•    Skilled at operating analysis equipment including X-Rays (2D/CT), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer (EDX), X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
•    Experience preparing Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) samples using methods such as manual cross-section and dye and pry; background interpreting conformance to industry standards and specifications e.g. IPC-A-600/610
•    Proficient at performing root cause analysis, generating reports and collaborating with engineering teams to assess risks and identify corrective actions/design tradeoffs

Desirable Requirements
•    Undergraduate or Graduate degree in material science, chemistry, physics, or engineering

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $140k - $180k.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

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Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

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