Senior Optical Process Engineer, Lithography

Lumentum Operations LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum Operations LLC seeks an Optical Process Engineer to advance photolithography in its San Jose fab. You will lead process development, optimize optics, and collaborate with Design and Equipment teams to qualify new tools.

The role requires a PhD or MS in physics/EE/materials science, plus hands-on optical bench experience, Python/C++ skills, and strong data-analysis capabilities. On-site in San Jose, CA.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Hands-on optical bench experience and maintenance protocols preferred.
• Python, VBA, LabVIEW, and C++ programming required.
• Statistical tools (DOE, SPC) and data analysis software (JMP, Minitab) to optimize parameters.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and implementation of photolithography processes.
• Maintain Optical Holographic Systems integrating lasers, optics, and hardware components.
• Develop and refine coherent optical systems, including interferometry setups and laser-based architecture.
• Partner with Design, Integration, and Equipment Engineering for new product/tool qualifications.
• Perform data analysis and Six Sigma methodologies (FMEA, Capability Analysis, SPC, DOE).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet fab yield targets and reduce cycle time.

Skills

Python

VBA

LabVIEW

C++

DOE/SPC data analysis

photolithography experience

optical bench setup

Education

M.S./Ph.D. in Physics / Electrical Engineering / Materials Science

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Lumentum Operations LLC seeks an Optical Process Engineer to advance photolithography in its San Jose fab. You will lead process development, optimize optics, and collaborate with Design and Equipment teams to qualify new tools.

The role requires a PhD or MS in physics/EE/materials science, plus hands-on optical bench experience, Python/C++ skills, and strong data-analysis capabilities. On-site in San Jose, CA.