Electro Optics Reliability Engineer

Job Title

Electro Optics Reliability Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for reliability characterization and testing of electro-optical components used in high-speed data-center communications. The role sits on the product engineering team in Yokneam and involves building and operating optical/electrical test setups, executing reliability test plans, analyzing results, and supporting device qualification for next-generation electro-optic products.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting notes ~3 years of relevant reliability testing experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and execute reliability and characterization tests for electro-optical components (lasers, photodetectors, SiPh).
• Build, configure and operate test setups that include optical fibers, lasers, optics and associated electronics.
• Collect, analyze and report test data; identify failure modes and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, calibration routines and qualification documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams to support component development and qualification.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure measurement traceability and repeatability.

Requirements

Concise list of required and preferred qualifications.

• Must-have: Hands-on experience with characterization or reliability testing of electro-optical components or related semiconductor devices; ability to build and operate optical/electrical test setups; strong teamwork and communication skills; proficiency in English.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with high-speed lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators), probe stations, optical table work, light coupling and fiber handling; knowledge of reliability modes for laser diodes, photodiodes and SiPh; programming skills in MATLAB or Python.

Education Requirements

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering/electro-optics field is required.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.