Sr. Engineer, Photonics Module Reliability

Senior Engineer - Photonics Module Reliability Location: San Jose (on-site)Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we are using light instead of electricity to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models.We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Photonics Module Reliability Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving reliability testing across cross-functional teams and executing on these initiatives to enhance the reliability of our semiconductor modules. We are looking for someone with strong planning, analytical, and communication skills to enhance our team.Key ResponsibilitiesReliability Engineering:Develop and execute on-site reliability tests, including accelerated life testing (ALT), highly accelerated life testing (HALT), and environmental stress screening (ESS)Interface with third-party vendors to clearly define and negotiate details of off-site reliability testing.Analyze photonics module reliability data to identify failure modes, mechanisms, and root causesAnalyze component reliability data to identify potential failure modes as well as gaps to standards such as the Telcordia GR-468Conduct reliability risk assessments and develop mitigation plansCollaborate with design and process engineering teams to implement design and process changes to improve product reliabilityUtilize statistical analysis techniques to assess product reliability and predicatively model field performanceIdentify and implement reliability improvement strategies, such as design for reliability (DFR) and design for manufacturability (DFM)Data Analysis And ReportingCommunicate complex technical information to a wide range of audiences, including reliability engineering, design engineering, management, and customersUtilize statistical software to perform data analysis and modelingRequired QualificationsMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field2+ years of industry experience with optical module reliability testingExperience working with lasers, photodetectors, and optical packaging including identifying their failure mechanisms and solving their reliability challengesDemonstrated initiative in proactively identifying and addressing challengesProficiency in statistical analysis techniques, including Weibull analysis, accelerated life modeling, and reliability predictionKnowledge of industry standards and specifications, such as JEDEC, MIL-STD, or AEC-QPreferred QualificationsPh.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related fieldExperience in Silicon PhotonicsExperience in setting up laboratory equipment and DOEsExperience with failure analysis techniques, such as SEM, EDX, and FIBExperience with advanced reliability techniques, such as physics-of-failure modeling and accelerated degradation modelingExperience with reliability certification and qualification processesExperience with reliability tools and software, such as JMP, Minitab, or ReliaSoftSalary range: $160,000 - $192,000Note To RecruitersPrincipals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don’t send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers. Ayar Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.