Optical Verification Engineer Co-op/Intern

Lumentum Operations LLC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 68,770,000 - 100,289,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free gym

Cafeteria with subsidized meals and F/

Prayer room

Games room

Job summary

Lumentum is seeking an Optical Verification Engineer (Co-op/Intern) for the R&D DVaC team in Ottawa, Ontario. This 8- to 12-month term offers hands-on experience validating optical test methods and automating test processes in a fast-paced environment.

Eligible students pursuing Engineering degrees will contribute to validating critical product features and improving test coverage, with on-site work in Ottawa.

Qualifications

• 2+ years toward a degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Responsibilities

• Develop test measurement techniques and station architectures to characterize optical parameters.
• Design and conduct test cases to validate product features.
• Implement automated test software and scripts to improve coverage and results.
• Analyze optical, hardware and software failures and report findings.

Skills

Optical components

Troubleshooting

Communication

Software development

Drivers

Automation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Instrumentation

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: Optical Verification Engineer (Co-op/Intern) Employment Type: Student – Co-op, existing vacancy Location: Ottawa ON, Onsite

Lumentum is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Optical Verification Engineer (Co-op/Intern) to join the R&D Design Verification and Characterization (DVaC) team in Switching & Optical R&D based in Ottawa, Ontario.

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.

Opportunity

8-month term (preferred): Jan 2027 to Aug 2027

12-month term: Jan 2027 to Dec 2027

Pay Range: $24-35/hr

What You'll Be Doing

• Employing theoretical concepts and principles from optics & photonics in practice, to improve the robustness of our test & measurement techniques.
• Sharing your advanced knowledge of optical technologies with the team to further team growth.
• Developing test measurement techniques and station architectures to characterize critical optical parameters.
• Designing and conducting test cases to properly validate the operation of critical product features.
• Implementing and expanding upon automated test software and scripts that improve our test coverage as well as the quality of our results.
• Analyzing and characterizing optical, hardware and software failures and reporting them to relevant designers using our internal process and tools; and, Applying best practices and contributing to the ongoing improvement of team processes and test execution.

What We're Looking For

Education: 2+ years towards a degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

Skills:

• Demonstrated technical expertise in active optical & electromagnetic components.
• Ability to take initiative in your tasks and ask meaningful questions.
• Team guidance skills.
• Strong, persistent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Good understanding of test plans, test execution, and bug reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical hardware concepts.
• Experience in software development, drivers, instrumentation and automation is an asset.
• Familiarity with optical lab practices is an asset.

Perks You'll Love

• Free parking
• Free gym
• Cafeteria with subsidized meals and free coffee/tea
• Prayer room
• Games room

Candidates must be eligible to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.

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.

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.