Test Automation Engineer

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Calibration and Test Engineer  to join the Module Calibration and Test Engineering  team supporting Lumentum's flagship Wavelength Management  products.

This role involves developing automation software, designing calibration methodologies, and supporting test infrastructure across R&D and global manufacturing. You will collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, optical design, and manufacturing teams  to ensure efficient and accurate test processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation software  for calibration and test execution.

• Collaborate with R&D teams  to define and implement calibration and test plans optimizing optical module performance and ensuring compliance to specifications.

• Interface with global manufacturing  to deploy and support test processes and infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot and resolve test system and product performance  issues through systematic problem-solving.

• Analyze test data and production metrics  to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

• Improve test throughput, reliability, and yield  while minimizing cost and maintaining quality.

• Support remote manufacturing sites  in testing improvements and deployment.

Required Qualifications

• Post-Secondary degree in Science/Engineering Field

• Knowledge of optical communication principles and technology

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience  in automation, calibration, or test development.

• Demonstrated Object-oriented programming  experience / skills.

• Experience interfacing test and measurement instruments  via software (e.g., RS232, I2C, SPI, GPIB, or Ethernet).

• Logical problem solving skills  and technical aptitude.

• Excellent teamwork and communication  skills in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with optical component calibration , LCoS , or MEMS  systems.

• Familiarity with data analytics tools  (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SQL) for yield and performance analysis.

• Understanding of manufacturing process control  and statistical analysis  (SPC, GR&R).

• Programming experience in C#  and/or VB.NET  with MS Visual Studio

• Familiarity with Agile  project development

Salary Range
The salary range for this position is 110, ,000 CAD. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. In line with our commitment to being a great place to work, Lumentum offers competitive total rewards which may include annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

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