Failure Analysis Engineer

About the Company : Anker Innovations is a global leader in smart charging technologies and a developer of innovative consumer electronics. Since our founding in 2011, we have been committed to building leading global brands, bringing cutting-edge and technologically sophisticated products to consumers worldwide. Our portfolio, including the renowned Anker, Eufy, Nebula, and Soundcore brands, reaches over 100 countries and regions, serving more than 140 million users. With over 4,000 employees across 15 offices worldwide and R&D staff making up 50% of our workforce, we foster a culture of innovation and global collaboration. We are constantly seeking top talent like you to help us shape the future of consumer technology. Discover more at:

About the Role : We are seeking an experienced Failure Analysis Engineer to join our team in Germany. You will play a critical role in our Product Quality Operations, conducting in-depth root cause analysis on field returns. By collaborating closely with our global R&D and quality teams, you will drive continuous product improvement and excellence. This position requires solid technical expertise, systematic problem-solving skills, and outstanding cross-cultural communication abilities.

Responsibilities :

• Failure Diagnosis & Root Cause Analysis :
• Perform functional testing and deep-dive failure analysis on returned products (RMA) from the European market.
• Utilize precision instruments (oscilloscope, multimeter, Bluetooth tester, microscope, etc.) and diagnostic software to replicate failures and localize faults to the component level.
• Conduct product teardowns and physical diagnostics (e.g., solder joint inspection, component stress testing) to identify root causes such as component aging, design flaws, or environmental stress failures.
• Cross-Functional Technical Collaboration :
• Serve as a key technical liaison, working closely with warehouse, R&D, and quality teams at our headquarters (China).
• Provide expert failure analysis data and insights to drive manufacturing improvements, design optimizations, and process enhancements.
• Lead or participate in cross-time-zone technical meetings to ensure clear problem communication and effective follow-up on corrective actions.
• Knowledge Management & Process Improvement :
• Author standardized failure analysis reports and maintain a knowledge base of key failure modes and root causes.
• Continuously refine failure analysis methodologies and processes to improve team efficiency in failure identification and resolution.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in hardware failure analysis, preferably within the consumer electronics industry.
• Proficiency in using and understanding test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, electronic loads, etc.).
• Practical skills in soldering, rework, and disassembly/assembly of electronic products.
• Strong systematic problem-solving skills with proven experience applying methodologies like 5Why or FTA (Fault Tree Analysis).
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin) for daily technical communication with warehouse, R&D, and quality teams in China.
• German language skills are a strong plus.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and engage in regular virtual meetings with teams in China.

Preferred Skills :

• Proven experience collaborating with Asian, specifically Chinese, R&D teams.
• Experience in leading complex failure analysis projects to closure.
• Familiarity with reliability testing standards and common electronic component failure mechanisms.

Pay range and compensation package :

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