Root Cause Engineer, Medium Voltage
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SMA AmericaSolar energy technology
This role is remote-first. Hybrid or in-office presence is preferred for those located within commuting distance of our Rocklin, CA officeFull-TimeMiddle
Salary110,000 - 130,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Languages
- English
- Experience
- Minimum 7 years
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or electrical engineering (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 7 years of experience in R&D, technical failure analysis, and quality management.
- Technical expertise in medium voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, converters, and hermetically sealed equipment.
- Expertise in 8D method for corrective action.
- Expertise in quality tools including 5-Why, Ishikawa diagramming, and Pareto analysis.
- Experience in solar, automotive, aerospace, electronics, or similar regulated industries.
- Ability to present findings to mid and senior-level management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in English required.
- Ability to travel regularly.
Responsibilities
- Ensure analyses are evidence-based, documented in compliance with standards, and aligned with stakeholders.
- Perform and participate in technical failure and data analyses.
- Apply the 8D method for systematic root cause identification.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international teams to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct initial field analyses, technical evaluations on site, and provide consultations.
- Create detailed failure descriptions and collaborate with headquarters.
- Recognize and document failure patterns.
- Execute, monitor, and evaluate corrective actions implemented by the service team or suppliers.
- Travel to Rocklin-based offices, customer sites, and tradeshows as needed.
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