Liquid Crystal on Silicon Research Co-op/Intern

Lumentum•Ottawa, ON

37d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year. 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. We believe Lumentum is a great place to work, and we support a diverse and inclusive culture where employees bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We strive to build meaningful connections that fuel innovation to produce products that impact the world. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Why You’ll Love This Role The LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) team is part of the Switching Business Unit and is based in Ottawa. Lumentum uses LCOS as the switching engine in its industry leading Wavelength Selective Switches (WSS) that are fundamental to global fiber optic communication. Our team is responsible for development and qualification of LCOS for new WSS platforms and their associated testing equipment. The team also troubleshoots issues in LCOS production and researches LCOS fundamentals for a deeper understanding of this core technology. The selected candidate will work closely with teammates and mentors in projects involving lab work, LCOS device testing, LCOS and measurement equipment control, data analysis and more. The Opportunity We are looking for 1 candidate for an 8-month placement from Sept 2026 through April 2027. 4-month placement would be considered but not preferred. Pay Range: $24-35/hr The position would be onsite and will likely involve substantial time in the lab. The focus will be on LCOS characterization and device failure analysis, with opportunities to work on LCOS test equipment and their associated software. 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! 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 evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.

Requirements

Knowledge of optics fundamentals such as polarization, refraction, and diffraction.
Experience with coding to support data analysis, process automation or modeling
Familiarity with device concepts like electric polarizability, circuits, and electronic components
Experience with common lab equipment like microscopes, oscilloscopes, multimeters
Careful record-keeping and creative problem solving
Must be registered full-time or part time, in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution
Eligible to complete a background check as part of the hiring process

Responsibilities

Performing tests to validate product designs
Develop and enhance internally designed and built LCOS test equipment
Support root cause analysis of novel failure modes
Support investigations into the performance impact of defects and establishing pass/fail criteria
Analysis of test and manufacturing data