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Lumentum · Onsite · USA - CA - San Jose (Ridder)

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Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking an Optical Component Evaluation Engineer to play a key role in the characterization, testing, and qualification of optical components for advanced telecommunications and data communications products. This position involves hands-on testing, data analysis, and collaboration with design and manufacturing teams to ensure the performance and reliability of our optical solutions.

Job Responsibilities**

* Develop and execute test plans for the comprehensive evaluation of new and existing optical components (e.g., lasers, detectors, modulators, waveguides, fibers, passive devices).
* Perform hands-on optical, electrical, and environmental testing using a variety of lab equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and environmental chambers.
* Analyze test data, generate detailed reports, and provide clear recommendations for component selection, design improvements, and manufacturing processes.
* Work closely with R&D, design, and product engineering teams to define component specifications and ensure performance requirements are met.
* Identify and troubleshoot optical component failures, conduct root cause analysis, and propose corrective actions.
* Contribute to the development and improvement of automated test systems and data analysis tools.
* Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures, results, and component specifications.
* Stay current with industry trends and advancements in optical component technologies and evaluation methodologies.

Job Qualifications**

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or a related field.
* Experience in optical component testing and characterization.
* Strong understanding of optical principles, fiber optics, and semiconductor physics.
* Hands-on experience with optical test and measurement equipment (e.g., OSAs, power meters, BERTs, optical benches).
* Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, Excel).
* Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and scripting for test automation is a plus.
* Familiarity with industry standards for optical components (e.g., Telcordia, IEC) is desirable.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Range:

P10-USA-1 :$59,650.00 - $85,250.00

Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.

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About Lumentum

Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evol

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