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The primary role of this position is to support manufacturing of Optical Circuit Switch in our factory in Thailand. The successful candidate would provide first level support under the direction of the manufacturing engineering group in Ottawa. The position therefore requires working some evenings for regular calls to North America. In addition, the position would assist with new product introduction, be responsible for test and test process maintenance, and provide a critical technical interface into the factory while working to improve process yields and quality.
Responsibilities
Provide first-level engineering support for optical and electronic test issues in OCS production, including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
Set up, configure, validate, and maintain optical/electronic test equipment to ensure stable and accurate test operations aligned with Lumentum standards.
Own and sustain test processes, monitor test data trends, and drive yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives.
Support new product introduction (NPI), including test plan validation, pilot builds, equipment readiness, and alignment with global engineering requirements.
Collaborate regularly with Manufacturing Engineering in Ottawa through cross-site calls to resolve issues, standardize testing methods, and drive continuous improvement activities.
Prepare and maintain test documentation such as work instructions, test plans, process controls, and engineering change updates.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, and R&D teams to ensure test readiness, production stability, and timely issue resolution.
Collect, analyze, and prepare test data reports to support engineering decisions, yield analysis, and process optimization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Optics, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
5-10 years’ work experience in high technology work environment, optical and/or electronics in progressive roles.
Knowledge and experience with manufacturing (assembly and testing) of high end optical blades and circuit card assemblies.
Demonstrated skills/knowledge of complex PCBAs, EDFAs and ROADMs.
Experience in the setup and configuration of electronic and optical test sets and equipment is essential.
Ability to work and communicate orally and in writing in English and Thai.
Demonstrated ability to work across geographical boundaries on a worldwide basis with R&D and Manufacturing groups.
Knowledge and experience in test and testing programming in VB6/VB.net.
Proven ability to work without direct supervision.
Able to demonstrate strong problem solving skills.
Hands-on debug skills of mixed analog/digital PCBA’s and optical assemblies.
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 Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Optics, Physics, Mechatronics or related field
- 5-10 years of work experience in high technology environments or related fields
- Experience with manufacturing assembly and testing of optical blades and circuit card assemblies
- Knowledge and experience in test and testing programming in VB6/VB.net
- Ability to work and communicate in English and Thai
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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.
