Optical Component Evaluation Engineer — Equity Eligible

Lumentum Operations LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum is seeking a test-focused engineer to develop and execute comprehensive test plans for optical components in San Jose. You will perform hands-on optical, electrical, and environmental testing, analyze data, and generate detailed reports to inform component selection and design improvements.

Collaborating with R&D, design, and product engineering, you will help define specifications, troubleshoot failures, and contribute to automation of test systems while staying current with industry

Qualifications

• Experience in optical component testing and characterization.
• Strong understanding of optics, fiber optics, and semiconductor physics.
• Hands-on with optical test equipment (OSAs, power meters, BERTs, benches).
• Proficient with Python, MATLAB, JMP, and Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for comprehensive evaluation of new and existing optical components.
• Perform hands-on optical, electrical, and environmental testing with lab equipment.
• Analyze test data, generate reports, and provide recommendations for design and process improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D, design, and product engineering to define specifications and meet requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot failures; conduct root-cause analysis and propose fixes.
• Contribute to automated test systems and data analysis tool development.
• Maintain documentation of test procedures, results, and specifications.
• Stay current with industry trends in optical component technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Automation scripting

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics or related field

Tools

OSAs

Power meters

BERTs

Optical benches

Python

MATLAB

JMP

Excel

Job description

Lumentum is seeking a test-focused engineer to develop and execute comprehensive test plans for optical components in San Jose. You will perform hands-on optical, electrical, and environmental testing, analyze data, and generate detailed reports to inform component selection and design improvements.

Collaborating with R&D, design, and product engineering, you will help define specifications, troubleshoot failures, and contribute to automation of test systems while staying current with industry