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Materials Reliability Science Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Senior Scientist - Polymer Mechanics

Corning, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $103K/yr

... Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Demonstrated research experience in polymer characterization, materials behavior, or reliability ...

... Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Demonstrated research experience in polymer characterization, materials behavior, or reliability ...

Senior Scientist - Polymer Mechanics

Corning, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $103K/yr

... Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Demonstrated research experience in polymer characterization, materials behavior, or reliability ...

Senior Scientist - Polymer Mechanics

Corning, NY ยท On-site

$77K - $106K/yr

... Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Demonstrated research experience in polymer characterization, materials behavior, or reliability ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for materials reliability science engineer in the United States is $117,973.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Reliability Engineer

Sugar Land, TX โ€ข On-site

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Telecommunicationsย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

$91K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Summary
A reliability engineer will be responsible for reliability testing, modeling, and testing tool maintenance in optical laser fabrication. He/She should have a good understanding of reliability evaluation techniques. Experiences with semiconductor manufacturing process, packaging processing, and understanding failure analysis are desirable. He/she will collaborate with other individuals and functional teams, define projects, address issues, develop improvement plans, and finally to document and deliver the desired end results.
Job Duties
Reliability test responsibility
  • Maintenance of burn-in and testing tools.
  • Understanding and execution of qualification plans, stress testing, and accelerated life testing for optical devices.
  • Analyze test data, use statistical methods, identify failure trends.

Failure analysis
  • Root cause analysis for failures,
  • Implement corrective actions and develop reports.

Cooperation
  • Collaborate with RD/process engineers to integrate reliability practices early in development.
  • Interact and coordinate with product engineering team to resolve yield and quality issues
  • Resolve action items on timely basis to meet product development goals.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline plus 3 years of working experience in semiconductor and optical devices reliability testing and data analysis is required.
  • Master's degree or Ph.D in Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline plus 1 year of working experience in semiconductor laboratory or fabrication is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience in semiconductor characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, etc. is preferred.
  • Knowledge of compound semiconductor device theory is desired.
  • Microsoft Access, SQL, LabVIEW and other programing skills preferred.
  • Experience with DOE techniques and SPC (Statistical Process Control) is preferred.
  • Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
  • Detail oriented and self-motivated.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team.
  • Ability to work in clean room environment wearing smock
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Subject to noise, vibration, dust, odors, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • The associate work in a manufacturing environment and be require to wear personal protective equipment.

Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
  • Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs
  • Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
  • Unused PTO payout at end of the year
  • Relocation package available within US
  • Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

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