Hermetic Packaging Process Development Engineer

lumentum; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum in Ottawa is seeking a Hermetic Packaging Process Development Engineer to drive development of sealing processes for optical cross-connect and wavelength-selective switches. You will own the full development cycle from design to transfer to high-volume production.

The role requires 5+ years in packaging for optics, strong materials science knowledge, and a track record with automated equipment and mechanical drawings. On-site role with travel to Asia may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or MSc in Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in hermetic packaging or related optics packaging.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of materials used in optics packaging, including metals, solders, glasses, adhesives.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for hermetic packaging of free-space optical systems in collaboration with designers and partners.
• Innovate hermetic sealing methods and expand process toolbox and IP portfolio.
• Support product lifecycle from development to volume production with occasional travel.

Skills

Materials science

Heat transfer

Electrical circuits

Automation equipment

Mechanical drawings

Experimentation

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or MSc in Engineering/Physics/Materials Science

Tools

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

CAD

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 .

Position Title: Hermetic Packaging Process Development Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Ottawa (On-Site)

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
• Able 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