Quality Engineer FA
Flex • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Role & seniority: Quality Engineer – Failure Analysis (experienced engineer; typically requires ~6 years in electrical/related engineering)
Stack/tools: failure analysis methods; debugging strategies; test hardware/software; data interpretation and technical reporting; instrumentation calibration; diagnostic tooling; yield and Pareto analyses
Top 3 responsibilities
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Lead/debug failure analysis activities for product/test processes; develop and implement failure diagnostics and corrective actions
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Interface with engineering/scientific personnel to resolve testing/troubleshooting issues and produce Failure Analysis Reports
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Develop/maintain diagnostic tests, test plans, and instrumentation; train floor support and test operators; monitor diagnostic efficiency and yield improvements
Must-have skills
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field; ~6 years engineering experience in electricals or related domain
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Ability to interpret diverse technical instructions, diagnose problems, and train others
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Proficiency in failure data analysis, root-cause exploration, and generating technical reports
Nice-to-haves
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Experience with card-edge level diagnostic tests; functional test hardware improvements
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Experience coordinating 3rd-party test development; familiarity with yield/trend analysis and corrective actions
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Location & work type: Salt Lake City, UT; on-site/full-time role with standard corporate benefits (health, dental, vision; 401(k); PTO; tuition re
Full Description
Job Posting Start Date 02-19-2026 Job Posting End Date 03-31-2026 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Quality Engineer - Failure Analysis located in Salt Lake City, UT. In this role, the potential candidate will be responsible for Implementing and maintaining cost-effective methods of troubleshooting systems, software, and/or equipment. Would be responsible for implementing Solutions on Critical items to propose to the customers and to keep in good health the failure inventories of the repair or manufacturing process. The potential candidate would be responsible to keep and increase the technical knowledge and work with education department to develop or make planning to train the technical people. In order to have a good flexibility between projects or technologies and to keep in good health the technician efficiency and effectiveness indicators. What a typical day looks like: Directs and/or coordinates technical personnel in design of methos of failure analysis Directs activities concerned with development, procurement, installation and calibration of instruments, equipment and control devices for debug Directs and coordinate the strategies of debug the failure product of the test process. Determines conditions and procedures under which The debug is to be conducted and Indicators and phases of Debug Process. Interfaces and confers with scientific, engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing and troubleshooting problems such as failures of product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, Failure Analysis Reports, new solutions, obsolete components data interpretation or coding issues. Analyzes and interprets Failure’s data and prepares technical reports for use by electronic or software engineering, and management personnel. Develops or uses computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems or software. Trains and instructs floor support, debug technicians and test operators on test hardware and/or software, failures solutions as well as proper problem-solving techniques. Resolves test yield problems by performing analysis of root causes, developing and coordinating corrective action measures and monitoring improvements. Analyze circuits and topologies to identify marginal issues or compatibility issues between components Yield trend and pareto analysis to identify epidemic failures that required deeper analysis Develop and monitoring the efficacy and efficiency metrics to improve diagnostic process Provide technical documentation and tools for diagnostic purpose Specialized Job Responsibilities may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties: FUNCTIONAL Responsibilities Develops and/or supports diagnostic tests at the card edge level. Supports improvements to functional test hardware. Develops test plans and procedures. Coordinates 3rd party development of functional test development and enhancements. The Experience we’re looking to add to our team: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. Typically requires 6 years of experience in engineering in the electricals or related field. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Typically requires skill and troubleshooting, and diagnostics, and overview of the entire test process and the ability to train others. SD20 What you'll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Job Category Quality Is Sponsorship Available? No Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). Through the collective strength of 140,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.