Laser Component Reliability Engineer — Lifetime Modeling

IPG Photonics; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with Company matching

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

IPG Photonics is seeking a highly skilled Laser Component Reliability Engineer in Webster, MA. This role focuses on reliability analysis and qualification of fiber‑coupled multi‑emitter pump modules and semiconductor laser diodes, requiring a strong statistical background and understanding of failure mechanisms.

As part of a vibrant team, you will conduct various reliability tests, prepare technical reports, and drive initiatives that ensure product quality and reliability. IPG offers a motivating environment along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3‑6+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 3+ years of industrial experience.
• Strong background in reliability engineering for optoelectronic devices or laser diodes.
• Deep understanding of statistics and lifetime data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and execute reliability test plans for fiber‑coupled multi‑emitter pump modules.
• Conduct and analyze accelerated lifetime, burn‑in, and qualification testing.
• Investigate failure mechanisms and perform root‑cause analysis.

Skills

Reliability analysis

Failure mechanisms understanding

Statistical analysis

Design of experiments

Degradation modeling

Education

Master’s degree in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Materials Science

Tools

Python

R

Job description

IPG Photonics is seeking a highly skilled Laser Component Reliability Engineer in Webster, MA. This role focuses on reliability analysis and qualification of fiber‑coupled multi‑emitter pump modules and semiconductor laser diodes, requiring a strong statistical background and understanding of failure mechanisms.

As part of a vibrant team, you will conduct various reliability tests, prepare technical reports, and drive initiatives that ensure product quality and reliability. IPG offers a motivating environment along with competitive benefits.