Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Component and Failure Analysis Engineer II at our Lynnwood, WA location. 

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!  

Job Summary:

The Component and Failure Analysis Engineer II analyzes failures and construction of aerospace and defense electronic components and assemblies using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques. They perform tests and imaging to assess component integrity and compliance to specifications. They prepare and publish clear reports for internal and external use.

Essential Functions:

• Perform Component-Level failure and construction analyses on a variety of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical components and assemblies used in Aerospace and Defense applications. 
• Use multiple tools during the analyses, including electrical test equipment, temperature chambers, X-Ray Imaging, Optical Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy and X-Ray Fluorescence. 
• Prepare analysis reports for internal and external customers conveying complex information in a concise and insightful manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years of experience performing component-level analysis in electronics equipment
• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical area
• Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise performing analyses on a variety of EEE (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical) components, including an understanding of key characteristics and potential failure modes and mechanisms.
• Skills/Abilities:        Demonstrated skills using the above-listed tools, along with the desire to perform “hands-on” evaluation of components and assemblies. Ability to develop new applications for existing tools and to determine the best option for a particular failure analysis. Demonstrated multi-tasking and prioritization skills; Demonstrated ability to follow and improve processes; Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks; Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in related technical area.

• Understanding of third party provided analysis services such as C-SAM, FTIR, and other complex analytical tools.

Working Conditions:

• Standard office and laboratory environment

• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail and manual dexterity for cross sectioning and polishing of samples.

• Laboratory environment may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gloves,  gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE.

• May be occasionally exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces,  dust or fumes, and chemicals used for decapsulation, potting of samples, and etching.

• Standing: 40 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Sitting: 60 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds

• Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds

• Mental/Visual: use of computer, use of optical inspection and imaging equipment (microscopes)

• Workspace: desk, laboratory work benches

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $104,041.60 to $124,113.60. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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