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Failure Analysis Engineer (f/m/d)
5 days ago
Full time role
Hybrid 路 Munich, BY, DE
About Munich Electrification
Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz.
This is what we stand for:
- Technological Leadership: We challenge norms, innovate quickly, and anticipate future needs. We take smart risks and learn from outcomes to stay ahead.
- Sustainability: We actively drive change for a sustainable future, aware of our impact and inspiring others to build a better world.
- Team Culture: We believe work should be enjoyable, fostering a spirit of inspiration, celebration, and teamwork across the globe.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We embrace change, think big, and push limits with passion.
Your Role
As a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will play a crucial role within the Quality Team, working to analyze failures and perform in-depth root cause analysis (RCA) at the electronics, mechanical, and electro-mechanical levels. Your expertise will be key in ensuring the reliability and continuous improvement of our battery management systems. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and report findings to the Customer Quality Engineer and the Quality team, ensuring customer feedback is incorporated effectively. Your work will be guided by the 8D problem-solving methodology, supporting corrective and preventive measures to enhance product quality.
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical issues.
- Perform electronics forensics, analyzing field returns and production defects to determine failure mechanisms.
- Work within the 8D team, contributing to the structured problem-solving process and ensuring robust RCA documentation.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, production, and supplier quality engineers to identify and address potential failure causes.
- Provide detailed failure reports and communicate findings to internal teams.
- Support and improve test setups and analysis methodologies for failure investigation.
Your Profile
- University degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in electronics failure analysis and understanding of schematics.
- Solid knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis).
- Good understanding of quality practices and guidelines in the automotive industry (e.g., IATF 16949, VDA standards).
- Hands-on experience with electronic components, PCB analysis, and testing methods.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a structured, analytical manner.
- High proficiency in English (German is a plus).
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Our Offer & Benefits
The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with prestigious customers in the automotive and battery storage sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development and strive in an exciting work environment
Benefits:
- Trust-based working hours and hybrid work
- Adequate and competitive compensation
- Pension Plan/Bonus
- Free access to the fitness center right next to us or subsidized EGYM Wellpass
- Free snacks, coffee, drinks and lunch (freshly cooked by our chef) every day
- Public transport ticket
- Bike-Leasing via Business Bike
- Experience various inspiring and fun team events
- ME-branded clothing
- Option to "work from anywhere" (6 weeks/year)
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