Staff Engineer - SSD Failure Analysis

Dormont Manufacturing Company

Longmont, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$235,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Corrective Action, Customer Escalations, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Electricity, Electronics, Failure Analysis, Hardware Design, Hardware Repair, Logic Analyzer, Organizational Skills, Oscilloscope, PCI Express (PCI-E), Problem Solving Skills, Product Engineering, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Assurance, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, Serial ATA (SATA), Signal Integrity, Solid State Drive (SSD), System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Longmont, CO
POSTED
Today

Position OverviewAs a Staff Engineer – SSD Failure Analysis, you will lead formal failure analysis efforts on customer‑returned SSDs, identifying root causes at both the electrical and physical levels. You will manage critical RMA cases, produce detailed reports, and serve as a technical liaison to internal and external stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesConduct in‑depth electrical diagnostics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power measurement tools to isolate component‑level failures.Collaborate with hardware design, firmware, and validation teams to replicate electrical anomalies and propose corrective actions for future product revisions.Perform electrical and mechanical failure analysis on returned SSDs.Generate and communicate comprehensive failure analysis reports to internal and external teams.Lead escalations for RMA cases, ensuring timely resolution and updates.Set up and manage debug systems for DOE and error replication.Provide technical consultation and support to customer‑facing teams.Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in Electronics, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or a related field.7+ years of experience in product engineering, system engineering, validation, or quality assurance.Proven experience with electrical debugging tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, bus analyzers) and hands‑on hardware repair or rework.Strong understanding of signal integrity, power delivery, and component‑level failure mechanisms in high‑speed storage devices.Ability to interpret schematics and perform board‑level analysis for SSD and NAND‑based systems.Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the storage industry and customer‑facing technical roles.Familiarity with PCIe, SATA, and bus tracing tools for system debugging.Strong time management and project coordination skills.Self‑motivated with a commitment to continuous technical development.Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed.US base salary range: $110,000.00 – $235,000.00 per year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Dormont Manufacturing Company