Failure Analysis Lead
As a Failure Analysis Lead, you combine technical expertise with people leadership in a cutting-edge production environment. You guide a team of engineers, support hiring and talent development, and ensure high standards in defect analysis. Additionally, you help prepare new products for service by evaluating diagnostic and testing capabilities.
Summary
Location
The Netherlands - Eindhoven
Education
Bachelor-Master
Years of experience
7+
Function field
Operations & Manufacturing
Hours
40
Full-time salary
€4687 - €5977 excluding holiday allowance
About the role
Are you ready to combine your technical expertise with leadership? As a Failure Analysis Lead at Prodrive Technologies, you will lead and develop a team of approximately 10–15 Failure Analysis Engineers (FAEs) who perform technical defect analysis on production failures of complex high-tech products.
Key responsibilities:
You will work in a production environment where advanced power modules, power cabinets and high end computing cabinets are built. As the technical leader of the team, you set the technical direction and standards, coach and challenge FAEs, and create an environment where they can continuously develop their expertise.
You will also play an important role in the hiring of new FAEs and in providing technical input on FAE performance and development to the Team Leaders. During the hiring process, you assess and challenge the technical knowledge, capabilities, and potential of candidates.
For existing FAEs, you provide technical input to support decisions on contract extensions, promotions, and career progression.
For new products, you contribute to service readiness by reviewing available diagnostics, test capabilities, tools, and accessories. When gaps are identified, you communicate these to the relevant product teams.
What we offer
Salary growth in accordance with CLA Metalektro increases
33 vacation days (including public holidays) plus 13 additional ADV days per year to support a healthy work–life balance
Time-for-time compensation when working extra hours
Pension plan and travel allowance for on-site working days
Focus on personal development with a tailored growth plan
Wide career advancement opportunities across various technical roles and projects
A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture
Flexible working hours in a 24/7 environment (flexible start time between 6 and 9am), with free lunch or dinner on-site
iPhone, laptop, and other necessary tools to help you perform your work optimally
Free sports facilities on campus to help you stay healthy and fit.
What you bring
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
7+ years of relevant technical experience
Strong leadership experience in a technical environment
Deep knowledge of power electronics
Experience with complex troubleshooting and Root Cause/ Failure Analysis
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with strong ownership
Strong decision-making skills
Proficiency in English
About Prodrive Technologies
We are committed to developing technologies that make an impact. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to a future in which people can thrive, resources are used optimally, and connectivity brings the world closer together. Our portfolio includes more than 500 unique products across disciplines such as analog and digital electronics, RF technology, mechatronics, and high-end computing.
- Science Park Eindhoven 5501
- 5692 EM Son
- The Netherlands
- recruitment@prodrive-technologies.com
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