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IPG Photonics

Lead Laser Component Reliability Engineer

webster, MA

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About this opportunity

IPG Photonics lists this Lead Laser Component Reliability Engineer opportunity in webster, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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 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.

US Benefits Information

Pay Range

The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Other Compensation

Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable

Benefits Provided

Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service

Paid sick time

12 (twelve) Paid Holidays Each Calendar Year

*Prorated for reduced hour schedules

Additional Benefits Offered

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA.

Dependent Care FSA.

Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

Short‑term and Long‑term Disability insurance.

401(k) plan with Company matching.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Adoption Assistance.

Pet Insurance.

Parental Bonding Leave.

Bright Horizons Backup Care.

Bright Horizons College Coach.

*Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules.

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Worksite address

webster, MA, 01570, US

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