Failure Analysis Engineer

Investigates why materials, components or systems fail and recommends design, manufacturing or maintenance improvements. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Failure Analysis Engineer do?

Investigates why materials, components or systems fail and recommends design, manufacturing or maintenance improvements.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR480 000 p.a.Mid-levelR760 000 p.a.SeniorR1 100 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Engineering judgement · EssentialFailure investigation · EssentialMaterials analysis · EssentialRoot cause analysis · ImportantTechnical reporting · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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PHYSICAL METALLURGY — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Failure Analysis Engineer do?

Investigates why materials, components or systems fail and recommends design, manufacturing or maintenance improvements.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Engineering judgement, Failure investigation, Materials analysis, Root cause analysis, Technical reporting.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.