Reliability/Component Engineer - Optics/Silicon Photonics
About The Position
You will be part of a global Component and Technology organization, working alongside a diverse group of subject matter experts. Our team is dedicated to driving product innovation by collaborating with state-of-the-art technology partners across the Optical and Semiconductor industries. We combine our expertise in optical design and reliability principles to push the boundaries of the next generation of industry-leading optical transceiver products. As an Optics Reliability/Component Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and qualifying next-generation Silicon Photonics and laser supply technologies. You will bridge the gap between design and manufacturing, ensuring our products meet the highest reliability standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in optical component technologies, interconnect quality requirements, and reliability test methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience executing full device qualification plans, including test set-ups, fault finding, and hardware debug.
- Working knowledge of methodologies such as DFMEA and statistical tools for evaluating process and design reliability (e.g., FIT rates, MTBF).
- Experience with environmental stress testing, including shock, vibration, ESD, dust, and mixed flowing gases.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant technical field.
- Proven experience with Silicon Photonics (SiPh) packaging.
- Proficiency with reliability analysis software such as Reliasoft, JMP, or Minitab.
- Experience utilizing SR332 Excel spreadsheets for module piece part calculations.
- Strong program management, influencing, and cross-functional communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Drive and execute Silicon Photonics and laser qualification and reliability studies in collaboration with lab personnel.
- Evaluate new product designs for potential failure modes, developing comprehensive qualification and reliability plans.
- Design Design of Experiments (DOEs) and stress tests to evaluate the performance of next-generation designs.
- Quantify design reliability attributes and lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and suggest mitigation plans.
- Utilize material science analysis—including SEM, EDX, CSAM, and X-ray techniques—to interpret data and drive design improvements.
- Rationalize technical decisions that impact revenue, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- paid holidays
- floating holiday
- paid time off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- paid days off for personal wellness
- paid vacation time
- sick time off
- paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses
- performance-based incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
