Failure Analysis Technician

Murata Power Solutions is a provider of high performance, innovative power systems offering a diverse portfolio ranging from AC-DC power supplies to DC-DC converters to power semiconductor product lines. Murata Power Solutions is focused on delivering highly efficient, power dense modules to technology leading partners in the cutting-edge markets of computing, communications, industrial, robotics, medical, and automotive.

Well known for the quality of its products and workforce, we can provide you the opportunity to work with talented people and a management team focused on growth and the ongoing development of leading-edge technologies for many of the world’s major OEM’s.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

At the Toronto Design Centre, our Product Development teams provide solutions to our customers through the design and development of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies.

This position will be responsible for:

- **Analyzing** **an already released product’s** **post-customer interaction if any failure of the product occurs in the field**.
- Perform failure analysis on the returned products and generate detailed Failure Analysis reports. Drive root cause and correction based on the failure analysis done.
- Support failure analysis for design related failures during product development.
- May occasionally interact with customers to determine additional causes of product failure.
- Review Failure analysis performed by contract manufacturing for completeness and drive root cause and corrective action.
- Work both independently and with a team to achieve the best possible results of the analysis.

Experience Required

This position requires a thorough working knowledge of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, including:

- **An Electrical / Electronic Engineering Degree with **2 - 4 years’ experience in electronics or equivalent**:

- **OR** Diploma in Electrical/Electronic engineering with at least 5 years hands on experience in failure analysis with power electronics
- Knowledge of components used in power supplies such as MOSFET, diode, micro-controller, comparator, amplifier, capacitor, magnetics, etc.
- Understanding of and ability to implement problem solving techniques like 8D, 5Why, and FT etc.
- Experience with physics of failure (PoF) relating to electronic components such as corrosion, voltage/current overstress, thermal overstress, fatigue, mechanical shock/vibration, etc.
- Knowledge of PCB and electronic component functions, limitations, packaging, etc.

Competencies

Building and Supporting Teams
Communicating Effectively
Delivering High Quality Work
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
Prioritizing and Organizing Work
Supporting Organizational Goals

Compensation and Benefits:
Our benefit package is comprehensive and includes Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; RRSP/DPSP; Paid Vacation/Holidays; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Tuition Reimbursement. We are conveniently located in Markham near the 404/407 corridor with free parking.

Murata is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Codes and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Markham, ON L3R 0J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What are your salary requirements?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)