Product Engineer

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Position Title:  Product Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time, existing vacancy

Location: Ottawa ON, onsite

Welcome to Lumentum We're all about harnessing cutting-edge tech to create a brighter, more connected future. We are the leaders in optical and photonic products, working at the intersection of innovation and impact. Here's what we're up to:

Cloud & Networking

• Powering high-speed data transmission for cloud data centers, AI/ML, enterprise systems, and communication services. Think streaming, gaming, and next-gen tech—we make it happen.

Industrial Tech

• Innovating with state-of-the-art lasers used in industries like EVs, solar power, display technology, and semiconductors. We're enabling the future of green tech and advanced manufacturing.

At Lumentum, we're committed to collaboration, inclusivity, and empowering our team to shine. Together, we're shaping the tech of tomorrow while supporting a culture where everyone thrives.

Why You'll Love This Role

We are looking for an engineer to join the switching business unit product engineering team.  You will work with our development team to bring OCS (optical circuit switch) products from design to volume production.   Lumentum's industry leading products are used throughout the world by Tier 1 network equipment vendors.  You will work with a multidisciplinary R&D and process development team specializing in optical design, opto-mechanical design, MEMS, electronics, algorithms, firmware, test, and reliability.  You will be involved in process transfer to our manufacturing site in Asia transferring the product to the on-site engineering team.

• Support transfer of product to our manufacturing site in Thailand.
• Plan capital deployment into production site.
• Support all aspects of ramping up production line.
• Troubleshoot product and yield issues.  Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to derive the most effective solutions to production, yield, cost and quality issues.
• Serve as technical interface between production and R&D engineering teams.
• Bill of materials management including working with supply chain and suppliers.  This includes working with suppliers to ensure timely development of their associated custom parts and assemblies.
• Process flow optimization, DFM, PFMEA, and work instruction development and maintenance.
   

What We're Looking For

• Degree in engineering, engineering physics, physics or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
• Data analysis skills, e.g. familiarity with databases, statistical analysis and process control.
• Travel to Asia is required 4-6 times/yr.

• Industrial engineering and lean manufacturing work experience.
• Experience with DOE, DFX, FMEA, and 8D analysis.
• Experience with statistical process control, and familiarity with JMP or Python.
• Experience with MEMS devices.
• Experience with production environment.

Perks You'll Love

• Flexible time off
• Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
• A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room
• Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea
• Employee stock options and incentive plans
• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture

Pay Range: $130, ,900 (flexible)

Join a Team That's Shaping the Future

At Lumentum, we're more than just a workplace—we're a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We're committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren't just words; they're the heart of what we do.

Let's Build a Brighter Future Together

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.

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Join us—your future starts here