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Lumentum is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineer Staff, Mechanical to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of innovative optical communication products and manufacturing processes. This role involves applying mechanical engineering principles to solve complex problems and ensure product reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the mechanical design and analysis of new product concepts, components, and assemblies, utilizing CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and FEA tools.
- Develop and implement robust testing methodologies to validate mechanical designs, assess performance, and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, optical, manufacturing, and reliability engineering teams to ensure seamless product integration and manufacturability.
- Conduct root cause analysis for mechanical failures, propose and implement effective corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Generate detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, test plans, and reports, in accordance with company standards.
- Participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and constructive feedback.
- Evaluate and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for various mechanical components.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, preferably within the optical, telecommunications, or semiconductor industries.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and experience with finite element analysis (FEA) for stress, thermal, and vibration analysis.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, stamping, and additive manufacturing.
- Experience with design for reliability (DFR) and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex mechanical problems through analytical and experimental methods.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and development
- Experience in optical, telecommunications, or semiconductor industries
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo
- Experience with finite element analysis for stress, thermal, and vibration analysis
- Understanding of machining, injection molding, stamping, and additive manufacturing
- Experience with design for reliability and design for manufacturability principles
- Ability to solve complex mechanical problems through analytical and experimental methods
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation, with RSUs frequently framed as a valued component of offers. An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look-back further reinforces equity access as part of rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are presented as a clear strength, with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting highlighted as supportive features. Auto-enrollment and match eligibility details indicate a structured retirement program for U.S. employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options are described, including PPO and HDHP/HSA choices and Kaiser in some locations, suggesting breadth and choice in coverage. Health and well-being programming is also characterized as part of a comprehensive benefits approach.
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What We Do
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.






