Reliability Engineer | Photonics | PIC | Optical Systems, Eindhoven

Do you want to use your experience with photonics or PIC-based systems to improve the reliability of complex, high-tech systems? Then keep reading!

Welcome to Akkodis At Akkodis, we bring together engineering and digital expertise to deliver high-tech solutions across industries. As a consultant, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge projects, while being part of a strong engineering network that supports your technical and personal growth.

In this

Reliability Engineer

role, you’ll join an advanced R&D environment focused on integrated photonics and optical communication systems. Your work directly contributes to the quality, performance, and market readiness of next-generation photonic products.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary Validation&Reliability team working on advanced PIC technologies and optical modules. Within this environment, there is a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with close cooperation between photonics, optics, electronics, software, and product development teams.

The validation results and reliability insights that you and your team generate play a key role in future product performance and technology development.

What you’ll be doing as a Reliability Engineer: Executing reliability and validation testing Testing photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and modules Analyzing test data and interpreting results Reporting findings to engineering stakeholders Defining reliability strategies for products Improving validation methods and testing frameworksDeveloping automated test scripts Performing root cause analysis Collaborating with design and product teams Enhancing product quality through data-driven insights

What you need to be successful as a Reliability Engineer: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Photonics 5+ years in reliability or validation engineering Background in photonics or PIC testing and validation Knowledge of reliability standards such as Telcordia Experience with electro-optical testing methodsStrong analytical skills with statistical methods Programming skills in Python or C++ for test automation

Why join us? From day one, you'll benefit from: Salary€5,000 - €7,000 plus additional bonus schemes Choose whether you want to work 40, 36, or 32 hours Up to 36 vacation days to recharge your battery Commute comfortably with a lease car or allowance Flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per weekA strong pension scheme to build for the future Possibility to join our collective health insurance A bike- and fitness scheme to keep you moving Year-round events, knowledge sessions, and activities Personalized development: training and coaching Growth opportunities aligned with your ambitions

But that’s just the beginning, the real excitement starts in your day-to-day work: Work with advanced photonic integrated circuits and laser technologies ⚙️ Improve reliability of cutting-edge optical systems Use data to improve system performance and reliability Combine lab work with system-levelinsightsCollaborate with experts across multiple disciplines

Are you ready to take ownership of reliability engineering and make a real impact on high-tech photonic systems? Apply now!