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Principal Optical Process Engineer

Lumentum · USA - CA - San Jose (Rose) · On-site

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About Lumentum

Discover how Lumentum enables innovation through optical and photonic technologies for cloud networking, 3D sensing, lasers, and advanced manufacturing.

About the role

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • A Ph.D. or Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline
  • Hands-on experience with optical bench configuration, assembly of optical components, and routine maintenance protocols is preferred
  • Photolithography Wafer patterning experience using through Displacement Talbot lithography Method is an advantage
  • Familiarity with optical inspection equipment, photolithography tools, and cleanroom protocols
  • Programing experience in Python, VBA macros, LabVIEW, C++ is essential
  • Proficient in using statistical tools (e.g., DOE, SPC) and data analysis software (e.g. JMP, Minitab) to optimize process parameters and ensure quality control
More about this role

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!

We are seeking a highly accomplished Optical Process Engineer to join our semiconductor manufacturing fab process team in San Jose, California. The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing our photolithography processes for Lumentum’s optoelectronic solutions supporting cloud, network applications, and the rapidly growing AI market. In this role, you will work in a team environment to maintain existing optical systems and develop unique photolithography process powering Lumentum’s photonics chips.

  • Lead development, optimization, and implementation of photolithography processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing nodes.
  • Maintain Optical Holographic Systems integrating lasers, optics, and hardware components
  • Develop and refine coherent optical systems, including interferometry setups and laser-based architecture.
  • Partner with Design, Integration, and Equipment Engineering teams for new product...

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