Device Reliability Engineer — GaN microLED, Equity

Avicena Tech; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Avicena in Sunnyvale is seeking a Device Reliability Engineer to own the reliability strategy for GaN microLED and photodetector devices powering the LightBundle interconnect platform. You will design accelerated stress tests, build lifetime and degradation models, and define qualification criteria to meet data-center and AI-infrastructure targets.

Qualifications include an MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics, 5–8+ years in device reliability, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• 5–8+ years in device or product reliability engineering for semiconductor or optoelectronic devices.
• Strong command of accelerated life testing, statistical lifetime modeling, and acceleration-factor/failure-rate analysis.
• Familiarity with reliability qualification standards and methodologies (JEDEC, Telcordia, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of degradation and wear-out mechanisms in semiconductor/optoelectronic devices.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP) and clear technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Reliability strategy: Define and own device-level reliability roadmaps, qualification tests, and acceptance criteria.
• Accelerated testing: Design and execute accelerated life tests and stress conditions and build test methodology.
• Lifetime modeling: Develop degradation and lifetime models and project field lifetime from accelerated data.
• Failure analysis: Identify wear-out mechanisms and validate fixes with Failure Analysis.
• Qualification: Drive device qualification against internal and industry standards and prepare reports.
• Cross-functional influence: Feed reliability learnings into design, process, and packaging; participate in DFx reviews.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Scripting

Data interpretation

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field

BS with equivalent industry experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

JMP

Job description

Avicena in Sunnyvale is seeking a Device Reliability Engineer to own the reliability strategy for GaN microLED and photodetector devices powering the LightBundle interconnect platform. You will design accelerated stress tests, build lifetime and degradation models, and define qualification criteria to meet data-center and AI-infrastructure targets.

Qualifications include an MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics, 5–8+ years in device reliability, and proficiency in