Reliability Research Engineer

Main responsibilities 

• Conduct in-depth study and documentation of relevant materials, components, and technologies (approx. 20%).

• Plan and carry out reliability experiments and failure analyses in both lab and field environments, including defining test goals, arranging setups, executing tests, analyzing data, and reporting findings (approx. 30%).

• Develop and validate calculation and simulation models, including accelerated lifetime assessments and environmental stress testing (approx. 20%).

• Support other teams with hands-on testing and qualification activities, including process analyses, verification tasks, and contributions to product risk and root-cause analyses (approx. 20%).

• Engage regularly with suppliers and partners to discuss component performance and participate in field test campaigns.

• Collaborate closely with fellow researchers and engineers across disciplines.

Requirements

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, agile environment where priorities evolve quickly.
• Enthusiastic about high-tech innovation and motivated to develop deep expertise in advanced sensing technologies.
• Hold a Master’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Skilled at communicating complex ideas clearly and able to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Based in the Netherlands and available to work on-site in research labs and field settings.

What You Can E​xpect

• An opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge developments in integrated photonics and optical sensing technology.
• A hands-on environment with direct access to labs, equipment, and real-world applications.
• Close interaction with customers and partners, enabling you to help shape new use cases and solutions.
• A setting that encourages experimentation, innovation, and continual technical growth alongside motivated colleagues.

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