IPG Photonics

Lead Laser Component Reliability Engineer

IPG Photonics$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree (3-6+ years experience) or PhD (3+ years experience) in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Materials Science.
  • Strong background in reliability engineering for optoelectronic and semiconductor devices.
  • Expertise in reliability analysis including statistical lifetime data analysis methods.
  • Experience with design of experiments and reliability test planning.
  • Proficient in software tools like Python or R for data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute reliability test plans for laser components.
  • Conduct and analyze various types of reliability testing.
  • Evaluate statistical models for lifetime predictions and failure rates.
  • Identify design reliability drivers and sensitivities.
  • Perform detailed root-cause analysis of device failures.
  • Prepare comprehensive reliability reports with technical recommendations.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation time based on years of service.
  • Paid sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Tuition reimbursement program and employee assistance program.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Laser Component Reliability Engineer to drive reliability analysis and qualification of fiber-coupled multi-emitter pump modules and semiconductor laser diodes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of failure mechanisms in fiber-coupled multi-emitter pump modules and their critical components and interfaces, combined with strong expertise in reliability engineering, advanced statistics, and design of experiments. The role will focus on accelerated life testing, degradation analysis, statistical lifetime modeling, and reliability risk assessment to support product qualification. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, design, and execute reliability test plans for fiber-coupled multi-emitter pump modules and semiconductor laser diodes. • Conduct and analyze accelerated lifetime, burn-in, stress, and qualification testing. • Apply statistical methods to evaluate lifetime, degradation, failure rates, and confidence intervals. • Identify key reliability drivers and sensitivities in design and processes. • Investigate failure mechanisms and perform root-cause analysis of device degradation. • Prepare clear reliability reports and data-driven technical recommendations. Required Qualifications: • Master's degree with 3-6+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 3+ years of industrial experience, in one of the following fields (Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Materials Science). • Strong background in reliability engineering for optoelectronic devices, semiconductor devices, photonic components, or laser diodes. • Deep understanding of statistics and lifetime data analysis, including Weibull modeling, Kaplan-Meier methods, log-normal modeling, probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and uncertainty analysis, etc. • Strong experience with design of experiments and statistical test planning. • Experience with accelerated life testing and degradation modeling. • Ability to analyze reliability data using tools such as Python, R, or equivalent statistical software. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of optoelectronic packaging and material/interface reliability. • Experience with failure analysis techniques (SEM, FIB, EDX, microscopy). • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex technical results. US Benefits Information Pay Range: The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Other Compensation: Employees in this role are eligible for additional rewards which could include: • Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable Benefits Provided: All Regular* US employees receive: • Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service • Paid sick time • 12 (twelve) Paid Holidays Each Calendar Year *Prorated for reduced hour schedules Additional Benefits Offered: IPG also offers access to: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA. • Dependent Care FSA. • Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance. • Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance. • 401(k) plan with Company matching. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Tuition Reimbursement Program. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • Adoption Assistance. • Pet Insurance. • Parental Bonding Leave. • Bright Horizons Backup Care. • Bright Horizons College Coach. *Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules. Deadline and How to Apply: This job posting will remain active until a candidate is identified and/or the Company rescinds the job posting. For full consideration, please click on the link to apply. https://recruiting.adp.com/srccsh/public/RTI.home?r=[redacted]&c=[redacted]&d=ExternalCareerSite&_dissimuloSSO=suNCY3FLy8g:_CJAeczubSfBu8_P-ET-TSy80883k-jaFAdw43SzzIc

About IPG Photonics

IPG Photonics is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers for diverse applications in numerous markets. IPG Photonics' diverse lines of low, medium and high-power lasers and amplifiers are used in materials processing, communications, entertainment, medical, biotechnology, scientific and advanced applications.
Learn more about IPG Photonics
Size
6,580 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$159.5 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+7.7%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at IPG Photonics

More Technical Services Jobs

Find similar Lead Laser Component Reliability Engineer jobs: