About the role

We are looking for a Reliability Test Engineer to join our team and support product qualification, engineering evaluation and product development through reliability and functional testing. This hands-on role involves executing tests, analysing and reporting data, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with engineers to improve test methods and drive product quality and performance.

Key responsibilities

Reliability & Functional Testing

- Conduct reliability and functional tests in accordance with defined test plans, requirements and procedures.

- Organise and coordinate test activities, samples, equipment and schedules to ensure tests are carried out systematically and completed within required timelines.

- Set up and operate reliability test equipment, mechanical test equipment, optical test systems and other laboratory equipment as required.

- Closely monitor tests in progress, identify abnormal conditions and promptly communicate issues or observations to the relevant engineers.

Data Collection & Reporting

- Collect, organise and maintain test data accurately and systematically, ensuring data integrity and traceability.

- Record test conditions, observations, abnormalities and results clearly and objectively.

- Prepare reliability test reports and provide timely updates on test status and results.

Test Setup & Laboratory Management

- Set up, maintain and troubleshoot test systems, fixtures, equipment, tools and accessories used in reliability testing.

- Manage test samples and test equipment throughout the testing process.

- Support equipment maintenance, calibration and general laboratory activities.

- Maintain a safe, organised and effective 5S workplace in the reliability laboratory.

Technical Collaboration & Improvement

- Participate in technical discussions related to test plans, test methods, results and observations.





- Provide practical feedback based on test execution and laboratory experience.

- Support the improvement of test setups, procedures, data processing and test methods where appropriate.

- Work with engineers and other technical teams to resolve issues encountered during testing.

Essential skills & experience

- Bachelor’s degree in physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation or a related engineering/science discipline with 2+ years work experience.

- Good understanding of engineering testing and experimental methods, with the ability to understand test requirements, procedures and technical instructions.

- Strong hands-on ability and confidence in setting up, operating and troubleshooting laboratory and test equipment.

- Careful and detail-oriented approach to tests, data collection and analysis, record keeping and test sample management.

- Ability to collect, organize, process and present test results accurately and write technical reports

- Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognise abnormal test conditions and investigate practical test issues.

Desirables

- Previous hands-on experience in an engineering, reliability or laboratory testing environment.

- Experience with optical, photonic, optoelectronic, electronic or mechanical test systems.

- Previous hands-on experience and knowledge with environmental and mechanical reliability testing, such as temperature cycling, damp heat, vibration, shock or related test methods.

- Experience with LabVIEW and Python.

Why Join Finisar?

A career with Finisar gives you the opportunity to work at the forefront of optical technology while enjoying a range of benefits:

- Company and performance bonuses

- Relocation assistance (role‑dependent)

- Flexible working hours

- Learning and development pathways tailored to your career goals

- Health and wellbeing support, including EAP access

- Lunchtime social and fitness activities

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