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Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Medium Voltage Transformers and Switchgear

2 hours, 28 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
QA Engineer
Quality Assurance and Testing
JIRA Salesforce SAP Transformers
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SMA America

SMA America

SMA America, a global solar leader, provides innovative inverter technology and solutions for renewable energy projects worldwide, promoting sustainability and long-term success in the energy sector.

Electrical Equipment
251-1K
Founded 1981
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Description

  • Lead on-site field failure investigations, including inspections, electrical testing, equipment teardown, and evidence collection.
  • Analyze failures and data to identify failure mechanisms and specific root causes.
  • Apply the 8D method and document investigations according to standards and global processes.
  • Conduct site evaluations and provide technical consultation to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Document failure patterns and develop detailed failure descriptions for global teams.
  • Collaborate with international, cross-functional, customer quality, supplier quality, service, and engineering teams.
  • Implement, monitor, and evaluate corrective and preventive actions and confirm their effectiveness.
  • Present technical findings and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
  • Travel approximately 20–30% to customer sites, the Rocklin office, and trade shows as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field; equivalent education accepted. Master’s degree preferred.
  • At least 7 years of experience in R&D, technical failure analysis, and quality engineering, including customer-facing work.
  • Hands-on field failure investigation experience with medium-voltage equipment such as transformers, switchgear, or converters.
  • Ability to determine failure mechanisms and root causes using site evidence, electrical test results, and physical damage analysis.
  • Expertise in 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa diagramming, and Pareto analysis.
  • Experience in solar, utility, power generation, or another industry using medium-voltage equipment.
  • Ability to present findings and corrective actions to senior leadership.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across international and cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to travel 20–30% and attend occasional early-morning meetings with headquarters in Germany.
  • Proficiency in written and verbal English and Microsoft Office; German, medium-voltage testing, hermetically sealed equipment, SAP, Salesforce, and JIRA experience preferred.

Benefits

  • $106,000–$150,000 annual salary, with flexibility for candidates exceeding requirements.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary annual profit-sharing bonus.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0-premium options.
  • Remote work within the United States; hybrid or office work preferred near Rocklin, California.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development and training opportunities.

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