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Lumentum

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Engineering
  • Ottawa
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AI generated summary

  • You should have a strong interest in reliability, statistics knowledge, excellent communication skills, a relevant degree, and ideally previous experience in related fields and knowledge of crucial technologies.
  • You will ensure product reliability through testing, analyze data, monitor field performance, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate third-party tests with limited travel.

Requirements

  • Interest in how things work, how things fail, why things fail, and how they can be improved.
  • Able to scrutinize and interpret literature, reports, and data in order to provide meaningful recommendations.
  • Knowledge of statistics.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to operate effectively in highly technical and multi project environment.
  • Comfortable discussing issues with higher management and customers.
  • Graduation from an BSc. or MSc. program in electrical engineering, optical engineering, physics, etc.
  • Advantageous for the position:
  • Previous work experience in a reliability, product qualification, failure analysis, design engineering, process engineering, or compliance function.
  • Knowledge of electronics, optics and optical communication systems.
  • Knowledge of electronic and optical manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of electrical and optical components (e.g., ICs, FPGAs, Interconnects, LASERs, Optical Detectors, Switches, WSS, MEMs, LCOS, etc.)
  • Familiarity with optical and electrical measurement equipment.
  • Knowledge of IEC, JEDEC, and Telcordia Qualification Standards.
  • ASQ CRE, Six Sigma
  • Knowledge of Weibull++, BlockSim, Jump.

Responsibilities

  • Work with cross-functional product development teams to ensure product reliability and durability exceeds customer requirements, industry standards, and market expectations.
  • Define, Plan, schedule, and oversee qualification and reliability testing on raw materials, sub-components, and finished products. Work with a team of test engineers and technicians to ensure testing is completed on time.
  • Predict failure rate and availability for new products.
  • Apply engineering judgement to select appropriate tests, measurement parameters, and acceptance criteria to align with field conditions and target lifetime.
  • Analyze data and report on findings. Identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
  • Monitor and report on the field reliability of deployed products. Compare with predictions.
  • Perform reliability risk assessments for quality excursions. Apply physics of failure, acceleration modeling, experimentation, etc.
  • Work with external labs to coordinate and perform third-party testing (e.g., NEBs, EMI/EMC, Electrical Safety, and LASER Safety). This will require limited travel to set-up and operate equipment.

FAQs

What is the role of a Reliability Engineer at Lumentum Canada?

The Reliability Engineer at Lumentum Canada is responsible for qualifying cutting-edge optical and photonic telecommunication products to meet various international and customer standards, ensuring product reliability and durability exceed customer requirements, industry standards, and market expectations.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Reliability Engineer?

Primary responsibilities include working with cross-functional product development teams, planning and overseeing qualification and reliability testing, predicting failure rates and availability for new products, analyzing data, monitoring field reliability, performing reliability risk assessments, and coordinating third-party testing with external labs.

What qualifications are required for the Reliability Engineer position?

Candidates must have a BSc. or MSc. in electrical engineering, optical engineering, physics, or related fields, along with a strong interest in understanding how products work and fail, knowledge of statistics, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Is previous work experience necessary for this position?

While it’s not mandatory, previous work experience in reliability, product qualification, failure analysis, design engineering, or related fields is advantageous for the position.

What technical knowledge would be beneficial for this role?

Beneficial knowledge includes an understanding of electronics, optics and optical communication systems, electronic and optical manufacturing processes, and familiarity with electrical and optical components such as ICs, LASERs, and optical detectors.

Are there specific standards or methodologies that the Reliability Engineer should be familiar with?

Yes, familiarity with IEC, JEDEC, and Telcordia Qualification Standards, as well as methodologies such as ASQ CRE, Six Sigma, and tools like Weibull++, BlockSim, and Jump, is advantageous.

Will the Reliability Engineer be required to travel?

Yes, limited travel may be required to set up and operate equipment for third-party testing in collaboration with external labs.

What qualities or skills are important for success in this role?

Important qualities include the ability to analyze and interpret data, comfortable communication with higher management and customers, the capability to operate effectively in a technical and multi-project environment, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

How does Lumentum Canada support employee development and engagement?

Lumentum Canada promotes a culture of passion and customer focus, has been recognized as one of the Top Employers, and offers a stimulating work environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration with enthusiastic teams.

Lumentum

Telecommunications
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide.