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Failure Analysis Engineer (server/storage background)

HCLTechFremont, CAJune 2nd, 2026
HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Failure Analysis Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.Job Title: Failure Analysis EngineerJob REQ ID: 109720Position Type: Full TimeLocation: Fremont CA (Onsite)Failure Analysis Engineering activities with deep technical engineering expertise in Server / Storage platformsJob DescriptionSupport failure analysis of Open Compute Server / Storage platforms.Work with ODMs and vendors to troubleshoot, triage and root cause issues.Perform experiments to narrow down the failure domain and recommend solutions.Roles and responsibilitiesProcessing, receiving, and categorizing incoming RMAs, field returns, etc.Support sustainability, reliability, NPI programs and perform electrical fault isolation, nondestructive imaging, and destructive/physical failure analysis to determine the failure root cause.Support lab upkeep, consumable inventory management, and capabilities identification for future expansion.Investigate datacenter failures (electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and thermal), determine root cause, and propose corrective actions and solutions.Drive investigation and resolution on qualification fallouts, product/process non-conformance, RMA events through the means of FA, fishbone, and 8D reporting.Perform electrical failure analysis on failing server components – motherboards, CPUs, GPUs, DIMMs, etc. to isolate and understand failures.Establish in-house FA lab with asset management to support sustainability of server fleet in datacenters, reliability on server life extension programs, and NPI/NPD projects.Required Experience3 to 8+ years of relevant experience in Failure Analysis, Reliability Engineering, or Product QualityHands-on experience in server, datacenter hardware, or semiconductor domain preferredExperience working with RMAs, field returns, and qualification failuresPay and BenefitsPay Range Minimum: $92000/annumPay Range Maximum: $141000/annumHCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per yearHow You’ll GrowAt HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best