Engineer, Reliability

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing reliability analysis of accelerated stress data, deriving both acceleration factors and reliability distributions
• Providing instructions for technicians and operators for performing reliability stresses and tests in the reliability lab
• Communication with management and customers regarding reliability data
• Develop and oversee execution of qualification plans for new products and technologies
• Oversee life testing -- applying stresses of high temperature, high humidity or temperature cycling - and conducting electrical and optical testing
• Write travelers for the experiments, coordinate the necessary test resources, and assure that experiments are executed in timely fashion.
• Make minor modifications to test and measurement set-ups as needed. Perform hands-on measurements of opto-electronic devices and train others to perform these measurements.
• Perform statistical and reliability analysis of data, including time-trending of data, comparisons of means and distributions, estimate confidence limits, estimate reliability including FIT values
• Determine which samples require physical failure analysis (FA). Coordinate FA, obtain results, and interpret their significance to the related experiments.
• Complete the qualification and reliability studies, reach accurate conclusions and disseminate the results
• Publish Qualification Test Reports (QTR's) - tabulate and graph data, summarize results, obtain reviews, disseminate results
• Comply with all applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience in these areas:
  • Statistical analysis of data
  • Planning & execution of physical experiments and analysis of results
  • Development & engineering of semiconductor opto-electronic devices
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Physics, Engineering, Statistics or Applied Mathematics

Skills

• 3+ years of relevant experience in these areas:
• Statistical analysis of data
• Planning & execution of physical experiments and analysis of results
• Development & engineering of semiconductor optoelectronic devices

Working Conditions

• Work in a class 100/1000 clean room
• Wear full cleanroom attire (smock, mask, etc.)
• Work with and/or around chemicals (such as solids and acids)
• Work direction to reliability technician(s)
• Participating in team meetings including some outside typical work hours
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing facility

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for minimum 4 hours at a time
• Ability to life up to 20 lb
• Ability to don cleanroom attire

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.:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm - 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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."

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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.