Senior Reliability Engineer / Senior Reliability Engineeress

NKT Photonics Switzerland GmbH - July 29, 2025

Job Title: Senior Reliability Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Reliability Engineer to join our dynamic team in the high-tech opto-electronic and photonic field. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our advanced opto-electronic systems and components. This role involves analyzing data, identifying potential issues, and implementing solutions to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop and Implement Reliability Strategies: Design and implement strategies and metrics to improve the reliability and performance of opto-electronic systems.
  • Reliability Testing: Develop and execute reliability test plans based on industrial standards, including accelerated life testing and environmental stress testing.
  • Analyze Product Failure Data: Accumulate and analyze data on system performance and failures to identify patterns and trends.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Conduct thorough root cause analysis to determine the underlying causes of reliability issues.
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure reliability is integrated into all stages of product development.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in reliability processes and methodologies.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of reliability activities and prepare comprehensive reports on findings and recommendations.

Key Interactions

Reports to Engineering Manager. Interacts with product development engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production teams. Supports product development projects and collaborates with project managers and product managers.

Leadership Expectations

Manages own tasks, projects, and KPIs within the reliability group. Oversees personal competencies and job requirements. Manages expectations of project teams and stakeholder groups. Provides technical guidance and training to junior engineers and other team members.

Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Travel

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field. Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or equivalent certification is a plus.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in reliability engineering, preferably in the opto-electronic or photonic industry. Experience with opto-electronic systems and components is a plus.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience in design, preparation, and conducting reliability tests. Proficiency in reliability analysis tools and techniques, such as FMEA, Fault tree analysis, and reliability modeling. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to reliability engineering. Experience with statistical analysis software and reliability prediction tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets. A curious nature, eager to understand the products and how different components or processes can influence product reliability.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Travel Expectations

5% annually, potentially globally.

Additional Requirements

Business English is required.

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Location : Regensdorf
Country : Switzerland

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