IPG Photonics

Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-04-20

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement reliability plans for ultrafast and UV laser products.
  • Design and execute accelerated life tests and conduct environmental testing.
  • Lead root cause analysis for field returns and production failures.
  • Collaborate with R&D to improve thermal management and mechanical stability.
  • Analyze field and test data using statistical tools to build predictive degradation models.
  • Support field service teams in diagnosing complex failures.
  • Provide technical reports on reliability performance.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3–8+ years of experience in reliability engineering or laser/optical systems.
  • Experience with ultrafast lasers and UV laser systems.
  • Strong understanding of laser physics and nonlinear optics.
  • Familiarity with reliability analysis tools and methodologies.
  • Strong root cause analysis skills.
  • Preferred: Experience with industrial laser systems and Six Sigma or Reliability Engineering certification.
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