Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Lab Engineer to join a client in Fort Worth. This is a full-time position. The role is 100% onsite at the client site.

The PSE Lab Engineer plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing and production operations through advanced materials analysis, solder joint evaluation, and failure analysis. This position applies hands-on laboratory expertise to assess product quality, investigate defects, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in roles such as Failure Analysis Engineer, Quality Engineer, Materials Engineer, Process Engineer, or Reliability/Test Engineer, with direct exposure to analytical techniques and electronic assembly standards. Strong technical documentation skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspection and analysis of solder joints and electronic assemblies to assess workmanship, reliability, and welding quality.
• Conduct material composition and elemental analysis, producing accurate, data-driven technical reports.
• Lead failure analysis investigations using industry-standard methodologies to identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory analytical equipment, including:
  • Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  • Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
  • X-ray inspection systems
  • Optical Microscopy (OM)
• Support product qualification and reliability testing, including Dye & Pry analysis, cross-sectioning, and related evaluations.
• Prepare and present clear, professional technical reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve production issues and implement process improvements.
• Develop, update, and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and laboratory procedures.
• Ensure all analytical activities comply with IPC standards, Wistron procedures, and ISO/TS quality system requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering or science discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 1+ year of relevant experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, quality, or engineering environment, including one or more of the following:
  • Product or failure analysis
  • Qualification testing (e.g., Dye & Pry, cross-sectioning)
  • Operation and evaluation of analytical instruments

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with SEM, EDS, X-ray inspection, and Optical Microscopy.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE support).
• Familiarity with electronic assembly processes and workmanship standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards in English.
• Strong proficiency in technical reporting and documentation.

Preferred Certifications

• IPC-A-610 - Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies (preferred, not required).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and quality focus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.