Lead Reliability Lab Engineer - Hardware & Test

Lumentum Operations LLC; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Pension

Health cash plan

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Lumentum Holdings Inc. is seeking a Reliability Hardware and Test Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership for the Reliability Laboratory and its test hardware in Towcester, UK.

You will ensure safe, efficient operation while steering qualification activities for semiconductor and optoelectronic devices. You will coordinate test programs, develop low-voltage DC test solutions, and guide technicians, interfacing with R&D, Pilot line, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years' hands-on experience in a high-technology lab environment.
• Ability to apply professional concepts to solve complex problems and guide junior staff.
• Experience with DC testing, electrical test equipment and lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory priorities, test schedules and technician workload.
• Support HTOL, burn-in, damp heat, HAST, temperature cycling and ESD tests.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and improve ovens, chambers and testers.
• Develop and debug low-voltage DC test circuits and fixtures.
• Support installation, calibration, maintenance and acceptance testing.
• Maintain test records, logs and risk assessments.
• Apply MSA, GR&R, SPC, Six Sigma, 8D for process improvement.
• Lead and coach technicians across Reliability, R&D and manufacturing interfaces.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Test equipment

DC testing

Wiring & fixtures

Fault finding

Planning & documentation

Safety & grounding

Strong communication

Education

HND or equivalent technical qualification

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

SMUs

PXI system

Probe stations

Calibration equipment

Job description

Lumentum Holdings Inc. is seeking a Reliability Hardware and Test Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership for the Reliability Laboratory and its test hardware in Towcester, UK.

You will ensure safe, efficient operation while steering qualification activities for semiconductor and optoelectronic devices. You will coordinate test programs, develop low-voltage DC test solutions, and guide technicians, interfacing with R&D, Pilot line, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality and suppliers.