Sr Technician of Optical Engineering

5 days ago

San Jose, California, United States Lumentum Operations Full time

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USA - CA - San Jose (1751 Fox)

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Sr Technician of Optical Engineering, Cloud Module R&D (San Jose, US)

Lumentum has an opportunity for a senior technician of optical engineering in the Cloud Module R&D team based in San Jose, US.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Senior Optical Engineering Technician to support the design, development, prototyping, and production of advanced optical systems for optical sub-assembly and fiber optical transceivers. This role is hands-on in the lab and on the production floor, working closely with engineers to assemble, align, test, and troubleshoot optical and opto-mechanical subsystems.

You will contribute directly to building prototypes, validating designs, and ensuring smooth transfer to manufacturing, while mentoring junior technicians and helping establish best practices for optical labs and production support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assemble and align lenses, prisms, mirrors, fibers, and laser components using precision tools and fixtures.
  • Perform active and passive alignment of optical systems using microscopes, interferometers, and beam profilers.
  • Handle delicate optical components following cleanliness and ESD/contamination control protocols.
  • Operate and maintain optical test equipment (interferometers, spectrometers, MTF benches, power meters, beam profilers, integrating spheres).
  • Execute test plans to measure optical power, spectral response, beam quality, insertion loss, and image quality.
  • Collect, analyze, and document test data using LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python scripts.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Education: AS/BS in Optics, Physics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Experience: 5–10 years as an optical or opto-mechanical technician in R&D or production environments.
  • Skills & Tools:
  • Proficiency in optical alignment, fiber coupling, and laser setup.
  • Skilled with optical test instrumentation (interferometers, power meters, spectrometers, beam analyzers).
  • Comfortable reading optical/mechanical drawings and following work instructions.
  • Basic proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python).
  • Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent documentation practices, ability to work independently and as part of a team.

For strong, motivated candidate, not all skills are required.

Pay Range:

N40-USA-1 :$ $37.25

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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