Optical Failure Analysis Engineer - NPI & Quality

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

Job summary

Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to investigate root causes of failures in optical and photonic products. You will drive continuous improvement, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support NPI with early failure insights.

The role requires hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques (SEM/EDS, FIB, X-ray inspection) and strong problem-solving and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in failure analysis within the optical, semiconductor, or electronics industry is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques including optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, FIB, X-ray inspection, and cross-sectioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed failure analysis on optical components, modules, and systems using SEM, EDS, FIB, and other techniques.
• Develop and implement new failure analysis methodologies to address evolving product complexities.
• Document failure analysis findings with reports, images, and data; present results to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with design, process, manufacturing, and reliability teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction by providing early failure insights and contributing to design for reliability.
• Analyze field returns and customer complaints to identify failure trends and drive product improvements.
• Maintain and calibrate failure analysis equipment to ensure data integrity.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality and reliability.

Skills

Failure analysis

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SEM/EDS

FIB

X-ray inspection

Cross-sectioning

Job description

Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer to investigate root causes of failures in optical and photonic products. You will drive continuous improvement, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support NPI with early failure insights.

The role requires hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques (SEM/EDS, FIB, X-ray inspection) and strong problem-solving and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.