**Light Industrial/Manufacturing**

**Failure Analysis Lab Technician** Phoenix, AZ Posted: 5/28/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

211562

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

2

**PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Failure Analysis Lab Technician, in Phoenix, AZ.**

**Job Description:**

The Engineering Failure analysis Lab Is seeking an experienced FA lab technician to help in failure analysis of PCB assemblies and similar electrical components. The FA Lab Technician is responsible for conducting detailed investigations on failed components or products, utilizing specialized equipment and techniques to identify the root cause of malfunctions, by performing tasks like sample preparation, operating analytical tools like SEM or FIB, data collection, and generating comprehensive reports to support corrective actions by identifying and addressing manufacturing defects or design flaws. This position assumes the candidate is also responsible for keeping the Failure Analysis lab in good order with organization and safety in mind. This Failure Analysis Lab technician will interface with all Process engineers and will report directly to the FA Engineering manager and may have to provide support to engineers in other departments.

You are responsible for:

* Prepping specimens for cross sectional analysis.

* Perform cross sections of test specimens.

* Assist Engineering in setting up and executing Designs of Experiments (DOE).

* Assist Engineering with Material Characterizations.

* Operate Equipment utilized by the Failure Analysis Lab. Cross sectional polishers, SEM, microscopes, X-ray, Rheology, DSC.

* Able to understand schematics, use schematic and PCB layout viewers to locate components and Solder joint locations.

* Plan, organize and maintain the Lab facilities for optimal efficiency. Create new processes when necessary.

* Manage time effectively across multiple demanding deadlines. Be able to work across teams to get things done.

* Have good communication and report writing skills.

* Be familiar with Excel, Word.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

Minimum 5 years' experience in similar Engineering lab environments with proven records of high-quality analytical skill. Ability to complete tasks on time, to work independently with minimum supervision. Great sense of organization. Good written and verbal skills. Positive attitude. Entrepreneurial spirit with excellent time management skill. Familiar with Office tool suite (Excel spreadsheet and Word). Must have the ability to learn new techniques and equipment as needed.

This position is strategic to help the Engineering team determine Root cause quickly and efficiently. It offers the unmatchable opportunity for the candidate to broaden and deepen his/her knowledge in the Failure analysis field through his/her interactions with engineers across multiple disciplines.

Associates degree in Engineering or related field or relative work experience.r

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

**VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled**

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled