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Failure Analysis Engineer - Power Electronics

On-site in Alcobendas·Full-time·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

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Work mode: On-site, Alcobendas
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Education: University degree

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What we're looking for

Academic background (B.Sc. / M.Sc.) in Electrical, Electronic, or Power Electronics Engineering.
Prior exposure-via academic projects, university lab research, internships, or early career roles-to electronic hardware testing, diagnostics, or quality assurance.
Working grasp of analog/digital circuitry, power devices, and schematic interpretation.
Sound laboratory fundamentals: safe handling of high/low voltage setups, measurement instrumentation, and experimental protocol.
Analytical curiosity: a passion for uncovering the underlying mechanism of a breakdown rather than merely replacing a damaged part.
Professional fluency in English (capable of drafting technical summaries and discussing findings in cross-border teams).
Willingness to work on-site, as the position relies directly on benchtop testing and physical hardware inspection.

The role

We are looking for a junior engineer focused on power electronics and failure detection processes for renewable energy converters.

Position: Junior Diagnostic & Reliability Engineer - Renewable Power Systems

Join our hardware reliability team to uncover the root causes behind electrical and electronic anomalies in renewable energy conversion systems. In this role, you will bridge theoretical engineering and hands-on laboratory investigation, examining everything from discrete board-level components to high-power converter stages to ensure our clean energy technology operates without disruption.

What you'll do

Lead diagnostic laboratory workflows to evaluate damaged power boards, passive/active components, and converter modules.
Formulate scientific hypotheses explaining anomalies, validating your assumptions through controlled fault replication and bench testing.
Operate standard instrumentation (digital storage oscilloscopes, precision DMMs, variable power supplies, curve tracers) to capture electrical signatures and transients.
Analyze circuit schematics, operational telemetry logs, and part datasheets to trace failure propagation paths.
Prepare structured technical documentation summarizing diagnostic steps, evidence gathered, underlying mechanisms, and corrective design proposals.
Liaise with third-party testing centers, external failure-analysis labs, and component vendors when advanced materials analysis or vendor insight is needed.

How you'll work

Work Model: Full-time, On-site (Laboratory-based)

About RDT

RDT is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in technical services for industrial and infrastructure projects. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers, the company provides design, project management, and technical advisory services across sectors such as energy, civil works, and industrial facilities. RDT operates with a national footprint and continues to expand its operational capacity from its base in Barcelona.

RDT's Spanish presence is centered in Barcelona, which serves as the main hub for its engineering talent. The company is known for its collaborative and technically driven work environment, offering opportunities for international engineers looking to work on complex infrastructural projects. While not a globally recognized brand, RDT is a respected player in Spain's engineering sector, providing a solid entry point for internationally oriented technical professionals.

Industry: Engineering and IT solutions
Founded: 1987
Employees: 250–1,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona

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Work on a variety of technical projects in the dynamic engineering sector with a well-established local team.
The main office is located in Barcelona, a city with excellent international connectivity and a high quality of life.
RDT offers opportunities for engineers looking to gain project experience in the Spanish market.
Professional development is supported through in-house technical challenges and collaborative teamwork.

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