Electronics Failure Analysis Engineer

Job Description Summary

Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer with a passion for problem-solving? We're looking for a Troubleshooting Electronics Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in diagnosing, analysing, and resolving hardware issues in Protection Relays and other electronic products. You'll be working hands-on with cutting-edge analogue, digital, optical, and safety technologies, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability.

This role offers a blend of fault-finding, root cause analysis, and production support, with opportunities for career development in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Job Description

Location: On-Site, Stafford, UK

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in electronic products, down to the component level, using schematics and test equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis on product failures and implement solutions to prevent recurring issues.
• Conduct testing and debugging across analogue, digital, optical protection relays.
• Work closely with design and production teams to analyse failure data and improve product reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and refine testing methods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in troubleshooting, repair, and manufacturing processes.

The Ideal Candidate

• HNC/BTEC/NVQ/City & Guilds or higher in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, and fault diagnosis.
• Extensive ability to read and interpret schematics for identifying and resolving faults.
• Experience in hardware debugging and a solid understanding of electronic components and circuit behaviour.
• Background in root cause analysis and data-driven problem-solving to prevent recurring issues.
• Some knowledge of software/hardware integration is beneficial, but hardware expertise is the priority.
• Experience working with Protection Relays or similar electronic systems is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• A role with real impact-help improve product reliability and prevent failures.
• Career growth opportunities within a supportive and innovative engineering team.

If you're a problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, passionate about electronics, and eager to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No