Sr. Reliability Engineer

Job Description

In our drive to develop and introduce cutting-edge products ahead of the competition, we are developing critically advanced components in parallel with higher levels of integration. This creates an NPI environment with significant interdependence and the need for proactive risk management.

The Principal Reliability Engineering role is pivotal in this process, focusing on design for reliability, qualification testing, and ensuring the long-term reliability of leading-edge optoelectronic and silicon photonic components in a highly complex, dynamic R&D setting.

This position offers the opportunity to achieve ambitious goals alongside talented, driven professionals-making the work both motivating and rewarding.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

In our drive to develop and introduce cutting-edge products ahead of the competition, we are developing critical advanced components in parallel with higher levels of integration. This creates an NPI environment with significant interdependencies and the need for proactive risk management.

The Principal Reliability Engineering role is pivotal in this process, focusing on lifetime modelling , qualification testing , and ensuring the long-term reliability of leading-edge optoelectronic and silicon photonic components in a highly complex, dynamic R&D setting. This position offers the opportunity to achieve ambitious goals alongside talented, driven professionals-making the work both motivating and rewarding.

• Serve as the NPI Reliability Engineer , managing component qualifications and GR-468 qualification of Coherent laser chips and photodetectors.
• Engage with design teams, factories, and internal/external suppliers to ensure new products meet II-VI's high standards of quality and reliability.
• Analyze lifetime data from different sources, testers etc. and perform reliability and lifetime data analysis
• Present reliability results for new products, process/component changes, deviations, transfers, wafer qualifications, and ongoing reliability programs.
• Prepare reliability reports and product reliability prediction calculations.
• Review reliability data from external vendors and collaborate with suppliers to resolve reliability-related issues.
• Participate in technical discussions and drive failure analysis and corrective actions to closure.

Education & Experience

• Education: MSc / PhD in NPI, Reliability and Product Engineering,
• 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering
• Knowledge of Telcordia or other performance and reliability standards, reliability modeling, and lifetime calculations
• Prior experience driving the qualification execution to meet strict deadlines.
• Positive interpersonal skills necessary to support cross-functional teams
• Strong technical written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with subassembly and semiconductor packaging processes and controls

Skills

• Semiconductor device reliability
• Wearout failure modes
• Arrhenious equation and acceleration factors
• Random failure modes
• FIT calculations

Working Conditions

• This position is onsite preferred but will consider Hybrid for the right candidate
• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
• Interaction with team members is a regular part of the job

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.xxxx

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!


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