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Agility Robotics

Manager, Robot Diagnostics & Analysis

Fremont, CA · On-site +1

$185K - $240K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will lead a team of triage & root cause analysis engineers establishing the frameworks, processes, and technical rigor required to rapidly diagnose complex robot failures spanning hardware ...

21Tech

Hardware Failure Analysis Technician

Oakland, CA · On-site

$45.13/hr

Perform hands-on triage and root cause analysis on field returns, reproduce reported issues, and coordinate further failure analysis with relevant engineering teams. * Reproduce reported failure ...

Hyve Solutions

Failure Analysis Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$142K - $169K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform failure isolation at the subsystem and rack level, as well as root cause analysis on failures involving server systems, rack-level assemblies, storage platforms, networking hardware, and ...

Ayar Labs

Manager, Failure Analysis

San Jose, CA · On-site

$200K - $250K/hr

Root-Cause Analysis * Guide the team and external partners through end-to-end failure isolation and physical analysis on SiPh chips, co-packaged optics (CPO), and advanced-node silicon * Review and ...

Ayar Labs

Manager, Failure Analysis

San Jose, CA · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

Root-Cause Analysis * Guide the team and external partners through end-to-end failure isolation and physical analysis on SiPh chips, co-packaged optics (CPO), and advanced-node silicon * Review and ...

Peregrine Team

Quality Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action investigations * Support internal audits and quality improvement initiatives * Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve ...

Noah Medical

Sr. Product Quality Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

Take the lead on methodical root cause analysis projects. Document the findings in clearly written reports/presentations * Review engineering drawings, understand their impact on parts received, and ...

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How much do root cause analysis jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for root cause analysis in California is $41.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.89 and $50.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for a root cause analysis specialist?

A Root Cause Analysis specialist spends their days investigating process failures, customer complaints, or quality issues to uncover the underlying causes. This involves gathering and analyzing data, leading or participating in cross-disciplinary problem-solving teams, and facilitating structured methodologies like 5 Whys or Fishbone analysis. Specialists often document findings, prepare detailed reports, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. You can also expect regular collaboration with operations, engineering, and management teams, ensuring that solutions are both practical and sustainable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in root cause analysis, and why are they important?

To excel in a Root Cause Analysis role, you need strong analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and experience in problem-solving methodologies—often supported by a background in engineering, quality assurance, or operations. Familiarity with tools like Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, Six Sigma, FMEA, and root cause analysis software is typically required, and certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt can be advantageous. Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills are essential for presenting findings and working with cross-functional teams. These abilities are crucial for accurately identifying and addressing underlying issues to drive organizational improvement and prevent recurring problems.

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Manager, Robot Diagnostics & Analysis

Agility Robotics

Fremont, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Manager, Robot Diagnostics & Analysis to lead and scale a high-impact organization responsible for engineering issue triage, technical investigations, root cause analysis, fault attribution, and engineering analytics across the humanoid robot platform.

This role owns the strategy, execution, and evolution of the organization's diagnostic and investigation capabilities. You will lead a team of triage & root cause analysis engineers establishing the frameworks, processes, and technical rigor required to rapidly diagnose complex robot failures spanning hardware, software and firmware, improve organizational learning, and accelerate engineering resolution.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in engineering, debugging, and root cause analysis with proven leadership experience, enabling them to set vision, drive execution, and build a high-performing team that delivers timely, data-driven understanding of complex robot issues.

About the Work

Organizational Leadership & Strategy
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing diagnostics and analysis team.
  • Define the vision, strategy, and operating model for engineering diagnostics across the robot platform.
  • Establish scalable processes, investigation frameworks, and team capabilities.
  • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Engineering Diagnostics, Investigation & Analysis
  • Lead investigation of complex robot failures across hardware, software, controls, manufacturing, and system integration.
  • Drive issue triage, fault isolation, root cause analysis, and ownership attribution.
  • Develop diagnostic tools, workflows, dashboards, and analytics that improve investigation effectiveness.
  • Identify systemic risks, recurring failure modes, and product improvement opportunities through data-driven analysis.
Cross-Functional Influence & Operational Excellence
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, reliability, quality, and field teams to drive efficient issue resolution.
  • Communicate investigation findings and recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Establish scalable tools, knowledge management systems, and observability frameworks that improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Lead prioritization and execution across multiple programs aligned with product and business objectives.

About You

Experience
  • 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, diagnostics, integration, test, reliability, software, controls, or related engineering disciplines supporting complex electromechanical systems.
  • 3+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams, including senior and staff-level engineers.
  • Experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, industrial automation, or similar high-complexity hardware and software systems.
  • Proven track record of leading complex technical investigations and root cause analysis efforts across multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
Technical Expertise 
  • Strong expertise in system-level debugging, root cause analysis, fault isolation, and technical investigations across complex robotic and electromechanical systems.
  • Experience with telemetry, observability, logging, and engineering analytics tools used to diagnose and resolve system issues.
  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams while scaling processes and operational rigor.
  • Excellent systems thinking, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Effective communicator capable of influencing technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Ability to balance technical depth with strategic leadership in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred).

Location

  • This a hybrid position based out of our Fremont office.: 

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

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