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Laser Reliability Engineer

The Ascent Group, LLC
Marlborough, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026
Lead Laser Component Reliability Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Laser Component Reliability Engineer to support reliability analysis and qualification activities for semiconductor laser diodes and fiber-coupled laser modules. This role will focus on accelerated life testing, degradation analysis, statistical lifetime modeling, and reliability risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute reliability test plans for laser and optoelectronic components.
  • Conduct accelerated life, burn-in, stress, and qualification testing.
  • Analyze reliability data using statistical methods to evaluate lifetime, degradation, and failure rates.
  • Investigate failure mechanisms and perform root-cause analysis.
  • Prepare technical reports and provide data-driven recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product qualification and reliability improvements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 3 years of industry experience in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • Experience in reliability engineering for optoelectronic, semiconductor, photonic, or laser-based products.
  • Strong knowledge of reliability statistics, including Weibull analysis, lifetime modeling, and design of experiments (DOE).
  • Experience with accelerated life testing and degradation modeling.
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, R, or similar statistical software.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of optoelectronic packaging and material/interface reliability.
  • Experience with failure analysis techniques such as SEM, FIB, EDX, and microscopy.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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