Failure Analysis Engineer

Posted:
2/17/2026, 3:29:20 AM

Location(s):
Jalisco, Mexico ⋅ Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Failure Analysis Engineer located in Guadalajara, North Campus.

Reporting to the Sr Test Engineer, this involves responsibilities for implementing and maintaining cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems, software, and/or equipment.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Statistic's methodologies like 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, or Fault Tree Analysis.
    Perform detailed investigations on failed components, assemblies, or systems.
    A.-5 whys (Drill down)
    B.-Ishikawa (samples)
    C.-Fault Tree Analysis
  • Gather failure data from production lines, field returns, and test results.
  • Document findings in detailed failure analysis reports.
  • Conduct physical and chemical analysis using tools such as SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), X-ray, or spectroscopy.
  • Perform mechanical tests (stress, fatigue, thermal cycling) to replicate failure conditions.
  • Work with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement corrective actions.
  • Support FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).

Experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • BA/BS or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience in similar position in electronic manufacturing environment.
  • Intermediate English (verbal and Written).
  • Experience in reading scripts.
  • Test instrumentation experience.
  • ICT / FT / 5DX management.
  • Experience developing /modifies test programs using various languages (C#, Java, Lab View Perl, Python or others).

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Life & Medical insurance.
  • Christmas Bonus.
  • Food Coupons.
  • Saving Fund.

SC69

Job Category

Production Engineering

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Optional Skills:

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Flextronics International

Website: https://flex.com/

Headquarter Location: Singapore, Central Region

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1969

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Electronics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Product Design