Lead Laser Component Reliability Engineer
Job Description
Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.
Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.
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