Optical Components Engineer – Lead for Reliability & Innovation

Lumentum Japan, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum is seeking an Optical Component Engineer to work closely with the design teams. The role focuses on selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of optical components used in photonic, telecom, and datacom products.

This strategic position requires collaboration with R&D, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure performance, reliability, quality, cost, and long‑term availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of experience in optical engineering, photonics, optoelectronics, component engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of optical and optoelectronic components and assemblies.
• Experience interpreting optical specifications, drawings, datasheets, test reports, and qualification documentation.
• Experience with optical component qualification and reliability testing.
• Understanding of optical tolerances, alignment, coupling efficiency, beam propagation, and optical interfaces.
• Ability to perform technical risk assessments and provide clear component approval recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and technical‑writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global suppliers and cross‑functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between the Engineering and Supplier Quality teams to ensure that products are designed for manufacturability.
• Own Component Engineering activities related to Optical Components, including component selection, qualification, technical requirements, lifecycle management, reliability, and engineering change assessment.
• Review optical BOMs for performance, reliability, lifecycle, obsolescence, and supply‑chain risks.
• Partner with Supply Chain team to Identify alternate optical components and suppliers.
• Review supplier PCNs, process changes, material changes, manufacturing‑site transfers, and EOL notifications.
• Lead component qualification plans, including optical, mechanical, environmental, and reliability testing.
• Evaluate optical component performance and design margins to ensure compliance with product performance, reliability, and long‑term stability requirements.
• Review optical alignment tolerances, coupling designs, mechanical interfaces, and tolerance‑stack analyses.
• Support supplier audits, design reviews, process reviews, and engineering change boards.
• Support manufacturing and contract manufacturers with optical assembly, alignment, calibration, and test issues.
• Maintain accurate component data, including manufacturer part numbers, specifications, drawings, test methods, lifecycle status, country of origin, and approved sources.
• Establish optical component standards for products designed for long‑term continuous operation.
• Provide technical recommendations for component approval, rejection, deviation, alternate selection, risk buys, and engineering changes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Lumentum is seeking an Optical Component Engineer to work closely with the design teams. The role focuses on selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of optical components used in photonic, telecom, and datacom products.

This strategic position requires collaboration with R&D, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure performance, reliability, quality, cost, and long‑term availability.