Optical Component Evaluation Engineer
Lumentum•San Jose, CA
•$59,650 - $85,250
About The Position
Lumentum Operations LLC is seeking an Optical Component Evaluation Engineer to characterize, test, and qualify optical components for advanced telecommunications and data communications products. The role involves hands-on testing, data analysis, and collaboration with design and manufacturing teams to ensure the performance and reliability of optical solutions.
Requirements
- 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, such as OSAs, power meters, BERTs, and optical benches.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, JMP, or Excel.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and scripting for test automation.
- Familiarity with industry standards for optical components, such as Telcordia and IEC.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans to evaluate new and existing optical components, including lasers, detectors, modulators, waveguides, fibers, and passive devices.
- Perform optical, electrical, and environmental testing using laboratory equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and environmental chambers.
- Analyze test data, prepare detailed reports, and recommend component selection, design improvements, and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate 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 analyses, and propose corrective actions.
- Contribute to developing and improving automated test systems and data analysis tools.
- Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures, results, and component specifications.
- Stay current with trends and advancements in optical component technologies and evaluation methodologies.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Annual bonus may be included in the total compensation package
- Equity may be included in the total compensation package
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