Hermetic Packaging Process Development Engineer

Lumentum Operations LLC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free gym

Subsidized meals

Employee stock options

Job summary

Lumentum Operations LLC is searching for a Hermetic Packaging Process Development Engineer in Ottawa to innovate new sealing methods for optical systems. This role involves developing processes for hermetic packaging and supporting products from inception to production.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor or MSc degree in Engineering or a relevant field, along with over 5 years of experience in materials science and automated manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering or relevant fields.
• Understanding of hermetic packaging processes.
• Experience in the development of assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for hermetic packaging of optical systems.
• Innovate new hermetic sealing methods.
• Support products throughout the product life cycle.

Skills

Materials science

Heat transfer knowledge

Automated machinery experience

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Experimental design

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or MSc in relevant discipline

Tools

CAD software

Machine shop tools

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region's Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year.

About Lumentum

At Lumentum, we're building the tech behind the world's fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing. We're a global team of innovators working where light meets technology, solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you, you'll fit right in.

Why You’ll Love This Role

At Lumentum, we are searching for Canada's brightest young minds engineers and innovators who want to build the next generation of optical technology. If you are driven by curiosity, eager to solve real-world challenges, and excited about developing groundbreaking optical systems, this is your opportunity. Join us in designing the future of optical cloud & networking technology our advanced photonic modules power the world's voice and internet traffic, and we need your expertise to take them to the next level. This is not just another job; this is your chance to define & design what's next in photonics.

Job Overview

The Advanced Packaging & Integration group is seeking a Hermetic Packaging Process Development Engineer to advance our Optical Cross Connect Switch (OCS) and Wavelength-Selective Switch (WSS) portfolios. OCS and WSS product development is inherently multidisciplinary, bridging optics, opto-mechanics, MEMS, LCoS, hermetic packaging, micro-optics assembly and electronics. In this role, you will own the entire development cycle for cutting edge sealing processes from conceptual design and prototyping to characterization, optimization and transfer into high-volume production. Join our world-class team and help deliver the scalable solutions that fuel the rapid growth of AI datacenter interconnects and optical networking infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop processes for the hermetic packaging of free space optical systems in close collaboration with product/tooling designers and manufacturing partners.

Innovate new hermetic sealing methods and contribute to the expansion of our process toolbox and IP portfolio.

Support the products and assembly processes throughout the product life cycle from inception to volume production (involving occasional ~5% travel primarily to Asia).

Contribute as a member of the broader Hermetics team lending assistance, expertise, consulting, peer review, etc. as required.

What We’re Looking For

Education

Bachelor or MSc degree in Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline.

Experience

5+ years of experience

Required Skills

• Theoretical and practical understanding of materials science related to optics packaging including metals, solders, glasses and adhesives
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of heat transfer, basic electrical circuits, and automated machinery/instruments
• Experience in the development of assembly processes (and associated equipment) for volume production
• Ability to read, interpret and define specifications/requirements in mechanical drawings
• Ability to identify questions and unknowns relating to a process development objective and devise/execute experiments to address them
• Possess strong attention to detail, make data driven decisions and exhibit a strong sense of accountability relating to commitments
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills enabling reporting at the program level, sharing of results within the Hermetics Team and documentation of results.

Preferred Skills

• Six Sigma certification or equivalent including statistical analysis/characterization of processes
• A practical understanding of device package design and fabrication methods and capabilities, including resistance welding, laser welding, solder sealing, Helium leak testing, glove box environment, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), 3D printers, etc.
• Familiarity and experience with optoelectronic development from conceptual design, vendor interaction, package prototyping, testing, and performance characterization to NPI/volume production.
• Software development experience - any language.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidEdge, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
• Experience with basic machine shop tools is an asset (mill, lathe, drill press etc.)
• Familiarity with the reliability requirements and test methods of the Telecom Industry.

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

Salary Range

$93,400 - $133,400 CAD (flexible). 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.

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Ottawa (On-Site)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodation Contact

Please contact us at [e-mail] to request accommodation.

Company Overview

Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we're building more than a business—we're building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.