Senior NPI Reliability Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior NPI Reliability Engineer to join their innovative team in Glasgow. This role focuses on ensuring product reliability and manufacturability during the development of cutting-edge laser systems. You will collaborate with design and development teams, conducting tests, analyzing data, and supporting compliance efforts. The company promotes a dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and offers a competitive benefits package. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Schemes

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Flexible Core Hours

On-site Cafeteria

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, reliability testing, or related fields.
• Degree in science, technology, engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing on systems and components, optimizing designs.
• Influence design and manufacturing considerations through FMEA and DFX feedback.
• Coordinate testing across projects and support prototype production.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering

Experience in Manufacturing or Reliability Testing

Tools

PLM Software

Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies

Job description

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Job Description

At Coherent Scotland, we develop laser systems deployed across markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, research, life sciences, and medicine. Our goal is to impact lives positively by providing lasers with superior reliability and performance.

Coherent Scotland has experienced consistent growth over the past decade, supported by a strong product development pipeline. We develop and manufacture various lasers on-site, including those developed in other Coherent divisions. Located at the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow, we are a subsidiary of Coherent Corp., a global leader in materials, networking, and laser products. Our modern facility combines research, development, manufacturing, and marketing functions.

We offer a friendly, business-oriented environment, modern amenities including an on-site cafeteria, and a competitive benefits package with pension schemes, private healthcare, and life assurance. We promote work-life balance through flexible core hours.

Job Summary

Reporting to R&D, this role is for a New Product Introduction (NPI) / Reliability Engineer working with our design and development teams on cutting-edge laser products. You will focus on ensuring design for manufacturing and reliability during product development, developing test plans, analyzing critical components, and supporting optical development through data analysis and troubleshooting.

You will coordinate testing across projects, support prototype and pilot production, and ensure product compliance. The role involves adapting to changing requirements, prioritizing tasks, and achieving project goals.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct testing on systems and components, setting up data collection from various sources.
• Perform lab-based testing to optimize designs and identify weaknesses.
• Influence design and manufacturing considerations, including FMEA and DFX feedback.
• Interface with subcontractors, suppliers, and external test facilities.
• Gather customer validation data from field service.
• Maintain lab standards and create reliability models and statistical analyses.
• Build prototypes, define and test production tooling.

Education & Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, reliability testing, or related fields.
• Degree in science, technology, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of vibration profiles, statistics, and failure lifecycles.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and quick-learning skills.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Knowledge of NPI process, PLM software, cleanroom environment, optics, electronics, programming languages, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Problem-solving, prioritization, effective communication, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a global team environment.

Working Conditions

Typical climate-controlled office environment, using standard office equipment.

Safety & Quality Responsibilities

Follow site EHS procedures and standards, and maintain ISO and environmental standards as applicable.

Culture Commitment

Adhere to Coherent’s values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, materials, and networking components, offering a stable and growth-oriented career environment. Join us!