Test Engineer (Optical Calibration and Test)

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Calibration and Test Engineer to join the Optical Switching Calibration and Test Engineering team supporting Lumentum’s next-generation Optical Switching products.

This role involves developing automation software, designing calibration methodologies, and supporting test infrastructure across R&D and global manufacturing. You will collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, optical design, and manufacturing teams to ensure efficient and accurate test processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation software for calibration and test execution.

• Collaborate with R&D teams to define and implement calibration and test plans optimizing optical module performance and ensuring compliance to specifications.

• Interface with global manufacturing to deploy and support test processes and infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot and resolve test system and product performance issues through systematic problem-solving.

• Analyze test data and production metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

• Improve test throughput, reliability, and yield while minimizing cost and maintaining quality.

• Support remote manufacturing sites in testing improvements and deployment.

Required Qualifications

• Post-Secondary degree in Science/Engineering Field

• Knowledge of optical communication principles and technology

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in automation, calibration, or test development.

• Demonstrated Object-oriented programming experience / skills.

• Experience interfacing test and measurement instruments via software (e.g., RS232, I2C, SPI, GPIB, or Ethernet).

• Logical problem-solving skills and technical aptitude.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with optical component calibration, LCoS, or MEMS systems.

• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SQL) for yield and performance analysis.

• Understanding of manufacturing process control and statistical analysis (SPC, GR&R).

• Programming experience in C# and/or VB.NET with MS Visual Studio

• Familiarity with Agile project development