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Job Summary**
Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for our advanced optical and photonic products. This role focuses on improving efficiency, yield, and quality in a high-volume production environment.
Job Responsibilities**
* Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and methodologies from concept to production.
* Optimize existing manufacturing processes to improve yield, throughput, cost, and quality, utilizing statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE).
* Design and execute experiments to characterize process parameters, identify critical factors, and establish robust process windows.
* Collaborate with R&D, product design, and NPI teams to ensure manufacturability of new products and smooth transitions into production.
* Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans.
* Perform root cause analysis for process deviations, yield loss, and quality issues, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Evaluate and qualify new materials, equipment, and suppliers to support manufacturing process improvements.
* Provide technical support and training to manufacturing operators and technicians.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
Job Qualifications**
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
* 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing process development within a high-tech industry, preferably in optics, photonics, semiconductors, or a related field.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, process control, and statistical analysis (SPC, DOE).
* Experience with optical assembly, fiber handling, laser welding, thin-film deposition, or semiconductor fabrication processes is highly desirable.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Python, R) and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and implement effective solutions.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
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 Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Physics, or related technical field
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing process development within high-tech industries (optics, photonics, semiconductors preferred)
- Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, process control, and statistical analysis (SPC, DOE)
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (JMP, Minitab, Python, R) and CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and implement effective solutions
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with optical assembly, fiber handling, laser welding, thin-film deposition, or semiconductor fabrication processes
Lumentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lumentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Lumentum.
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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.
