Reliability Engineer for Semiconductor Devices
HyperLight is a venture-backed startup spun off from Harvard University in 2018 based on discoveries that enabled thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonics. Our photonic integrated circuits offer exceptional performance unmatched by other materials and are manufactured at high volume and low cost. We design and manufacture tailored chips for customers around the world for optical communications, sensing, and emerging photonic technologies like quantum computing and AR/VR. We partner with our customers from conceptualization to mass production to deliver new regimes of system performance.
We are seeking a Reliability Engineer for Semiconductor Devices to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of semiconductor and electro-optic devices, including photonic integrated circuits, to meet Telcordia GR-468 and JEDEC standards. The role involves building operating life prediction models and understanding customer needs and requirements.
Our team’s success stems from individuals who strive for excellence, embrace continuous learning, and practice humility and collaboration. If you share these values and have a passion for solving challenging problems, we encourage you to reach out!
We provide:
- Competitive market-based compensation
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
- 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
- Life and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits and subsidies
- Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute reliability and qualification test plans for optical devices, with a focus on photonic integrated circuits.
- Ensure all test plans comply with industry standards, including Telcordia GR-468 and JEDEC
- Perform accelerated life testing, build and validate operating life prediction models for optical and electro-optic devices.
- Investigate product failures and work closely with cross-functional teams to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Analyze test data to identify failure mechanisms and improve device reliability.
- Understand and translate customer needs and requirements into reliability engineering solutions.
- Timely Prepare and present reliability reports and documentation to stakeholders.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the reliability performance of products in the field.
- Maintain and calibrate reliability test equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing results.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of lab procedures and protocols.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in reliability engineering for semiconductor and/or optical devices.
- Strong knowledge of Telcordia GR-468 and JEDEC standards.
- Experience in building and validating operating life prediction models.
- Proficiency in reliability test methodologies and failure analysis techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to understand and meet customer needs and requirements.
- Experience with design or testing of photonic integrated circuits is preferred.
- Familiarity with advanced statistical analysis and reliability software tools, as well as knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in reliability engineering are a big plus.
Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is onsite at HyperLight HQ.
HyperLight is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.