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Key Responsibilities
- Configure, design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Lead or perform Design of Experiments (DOE) for machine validation and setup.
- Assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data.
- Design, execute, test, and improve systems and processes.
- Perform process simulations.
- Investigate day-to-day manufacturing issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Apply DOE methodologies to solve complex process problems and drive improvement initiatives.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including FMEA, QCFC, work instructions (WI), checklists, 8D reports, DFM, and other related documents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, to identify and implement process improvements.
- Coach and support cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering and Product Line Management, to validate requirements and ensure process and technology milestones are achieved.
- Develop best practices, standardized procedures, and innovative solutions to improve production efficiency, yield, and product quality.
- Manage project timelines and cost constraints effectively.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, quality assurance processes, and industry best practices.
- Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related scientific field; a degree in Mechanical Engineering is an advantage.
- At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment, preferably in the semiconductor or optoelectronics industry.
- Hands-on experience with soldering and fiber handling.
- Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Proactive and creative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to participate in meetings across multiple time zones and travel overseas occasionally.
- Experience in conceptualizing and designing tooling is an advantage.
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 degree in engineering or related scientific field
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (advantage)
- At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment
- Experience in semiconductor or optoelectronics industry (preferred)
- Hands-on experience with soldering
- Hands-on experience with fiber handling
- Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Experience preparing and maintaining FMEA, QCFC, work instructions, checklists, 8D reports, and DFM
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and interact with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to participate in meetings across multiple time zones and travel overseas occasionally
- Experience conceptualizing and designing tooling (advantage)
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.
