Lead Laser Component Reliability Engineer - Oxford, MA

IPG Photonics; West Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics seeks a Lead Laser Component Reliability Engineer to drive reliability analysis for fiber-coupled pump modules and semiconductor laser diodes. You will design and execute accelerated life testing and analyze degradation to support product qualification.

The ideal candidate has advanced degrees and a strong background in optoelectronic reliability, statistics, and DOE, with hands-on experience using Python or R for data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3-6+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 3+ years of industrial experience, in 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

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

Skills

Reliability engineering

Statistics

Design of experiments

Weibull modeling

Kaplan-Meier methods

Life data analysis

Education

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

PhD in a related field

Tools

Python

R

Statistical software

Job description

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 4,800 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.

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 Lead 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

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