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Position Title: MEMS Design Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time, Existing vacancy
Location: Ottawa ON, Onsite
About Lumentum
At Lumentum, we’re building the tech behind the world’s fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing.
We’re a global team of innovators working where light meets technology, solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you, you’ll fit right in.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Lumentum’s Switching BU is seeking a MEMS Design Engineer to support the design, verification, and optimization of MEMS devices for current and emerging applications. This role will focus on multi-physics modeling, layout and tolerance analysis, design verification, device characterization, failure analysis, and yield improvement during development and production ramp.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design and optimize MEMS devices for performance, manufacturability, and reliability
- Perform multi-physics FEA and layout/tolerance analysis
- Support design verification and device characterization
- Lead failure analysis and structured root-cause investigations
- Drive yield improvement during development and ramp
- Support transition of concepts into robust MEMS designs
- Collaborate with design, process, test, and manufacturing teams
What We’re Looking For
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of experience transitioning MEMS designs into manufacturing
- Knowledge of MEMS fabrication processes and yield improvement
- Experience with multi-physics FEA
- Experience with layout and tolerance analysis
- Experience in design verification, device characterization, and failure analysis
- Strong structured problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Skills:
- Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
Perks You’ll Love
- Flexible time off
- Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
- Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
- A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room
- Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea
- Employee stock options and incentive plans
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture
Salary Range: $110,625 - $149,675 CAD (flexible).
Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. In line with our commitment to being a great place to work, Lumentum offers competitive total rewards which may include annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future
At Lumentum, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We’re committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren’t just words; they’re the heart of what we do.
Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together!
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.
Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.
Join us—your future starts here!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience transitioning MEMS designs into manufacturing
- Knowledge of MEMS fabrication processes and yield improvement
- Experience with multi-physics FEA
- Experience with layout and tolerance analysis
- Experience in design verification, device characterization, and failure analysis
- Strong structured problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
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.
Lumentum Insights
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.
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