Quality Electrical Engineer

Quality Electrical Engineer

Location: Calgary, AB

Salary Range: $ 82,000.00 to 92,000.00

About SKF:  

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow! 

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos. 

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.  

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.  

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.  

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.  

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Quality Electrical Engineer to support customer and manufacturing quality for electrical and electronic products. The position is responsible for Customer-return investigations, Failure analysis, Internal non-conformance management, Material Review Board (MRB) activities, First-pass-yield improvement, Production quality support, and corrective-action implementation.

The successful candidate will combine hands-on electrical troubleshooting, structured problem-solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Failure Analysis and Testing

• Test customer-returned and internally non-conforming products using approved processes, specifications, equipment, and acceptance criteria.
• Investigate customer-reported failures and determine root causes at the system, assembly, circuit, or component level, as applicable.
• Analyze electrical schematics, PCB layouts, test results, and analog or digital signals to identify potential failure mechanisms.
• Classify failure symptoms, failure modes, and root causes to support statistical analysis, trend identification, and recurrence prevention.
• Differentiate between isolated and systemic issues and escalate recurring or high-risk concerns.
• Maintain appropriate product identification, handling, and traceability during investigations.

Internal Quality and Production Support

• Investigate electrical and electronic non-conformances identified during incoming inspection, assembly, testing, final inspection, or customer-return analysis.
• Support NCR preparation, investigation, disposition, implementation, and closure.
• Provide technical recommendations for MRB decisions, including rework, repair, return to supplier, use-as-is, or scrap.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and quality support to Production and Engineering teams.
• Establish containment actions while investigations and permanent corrective actions are in progress.
• Analyze first-pass yield, production test failures, rework, scrap, and recurring defects.
• Support validation of new or modified electrical test methods, fixtures, equipment, and processes.
• Provide quality input for component substitutions, deviations, concessions, process changes, and engineering changes.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports containing product information, test conditions, results, analysis, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Develop Pareto charts and analytical reports covering failure modes, investigation ageing, troubleshooting time, recurrence, and repair costs.
• Provide data for quality KPIs, scorecards, first-pass-yield reporting, Cost of Non-Quality, and monthly management reports.
• Create and maintain quality procedures, test instructions, troubleshooting guides, and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate and traceable records in accordance with applicable quality and document-control requirements.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

Quality and Process Improvement

• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions, including containment, implementation, follow-up, and effectiveness verification.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods such as the seven basic quality tools, 5-Why, fishbone analysis, Pareto analysis, and 8D.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Service, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to product designs, components, processes, test methods, work instructions, and training.
• Conduct or support product and process risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation actions.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives that improve product quality, reliability, first-pass yield, and Cost of Non-Quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Product Support Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong technical communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements and resolve technical issues.
• Working knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies such as 7QC tools, 5-Why, and 8D.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IPC standards is considered an asset.
• Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, hi-pot testers, LCR meters, and similar test equipment.
• Basic understanding of embedded firmware behaviour and its interaction with electrical hardware.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Measurement System Analysis, FMEA, or other quality-improvement tools is considered an asset.

Preferred:

• • Current registration with APEGA as a P.Eng., or Engineer-in-Training, EIT, is preferred.
  • Experienced EIT candidates who are approaching eligibility to apply for P.Eng. registration are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience with PCBAs, wire harnesses, power electronics, industrial control systems, magnetic systems, or electromechanical products is considered an asset.

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust vacation, statutory holidays as well as sick day policies!

Work/Life Balance. A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work.

Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. We have a comprehensive Benefits Package.

Invest in your Future. SKF offers a Defined contribution plan opportunity to have up to 6% contribution matched (on base salary).

Much more! Growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, life insurance, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!