Senior Failure Analysis Engineer, Medium Voltage Transformers – Switchgear
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Senior failure analysis engineer investigating medium-voltage transformer, switchgear, and converter failures for solar inverter manufacturer SMA America. Driving evidence-based root causes and corrective actions across global teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead hands-on field failure investigations on medium voltage equipment, including site inspection, electrical testing, teardown, and evidence collection
- Perform technical failure and data analyses to determine failure mechanisms and specific root causes
- Apply the 8D method for systematic root cause identification
- Ensure analyses are evidence-based, documented in compliance with standards and global processes, and aligned with stakeholder requirements
- Conduct initial site analyses and on-site technical evaluations and provide technical consultation
- Create detailed failure descriptions and collaborate with headquarters to advise and support other functions
- Recognize and document known failure patterns and provide technical expertise to resolve them
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international teams to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions
- Execute, monitor, and evaluate corrective actions implemented by service teams and suppliers and confirm their effectiveness
- Collaborate with Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, and regional functions
- Maintain close collaboration with the analysis unit at SMA headquarters and the U.S. application engineering team
- Travel approximately 20 to 30% to customer sites, the Rocklin, CA office, and tradeshows as needed
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 7 years of experience in research and development, technical failure analysis, and quality engineering, with a background in customer relations
- Hands-on field failure investigation experience on medium voltage equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, or converters, is required
- Ability to identify failure mechanisms and specific root causes using site evidence, electrical test results, and physical damage analysis
- Expertise in the 8D method, 5 Why, Ishikawa diagramming, and Pareto analysis
- Experience in solar, utility, power generation, or another industry where medium voltage equipment is in service
- Ability to present quality findings and corrective actions to senior leadership
- Ability to travel approximately 20 to 30%, including to customer sites and the Rocklin, CA office
- Availability for occasional early morning meetings with headquarters in Germany
- Proficiency in written and verbal English is required; German is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, is required
- Experience performing or interpreting medium voltage electrical tests, such as insulation resistance, power factor, turns ratio, and dissolved gas analysis
- Experience with hermetically sealed equipment
- Working knowledge of SAP, Salesforce, and JIRA
Benefits:
- Eligibility for a discretionary annual profit sharing bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options
- Remote within the United States
- Hybrid or in office presence preferred for candidates within commuting distance of the Rocklin, CA headquarters
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment
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