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. Position Title: Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer Co-op/Intern Employment Type: Student – Co-op/Intern Location: Ottawa ON, Onsite Welcome to Lumentum! We’re all about harnessing cutting-edge tech to create a brighter, more connected future. We are the leaders in optical and photonic products, working at the intersection of innovation and impact. Here’s what we’re up to: Cloud & Networking Powering high-speed data transmission for cloud data centers, AI/ML, enterprise systems, and communication services. Think streaming, gaming, and next-gen tech—we make it happen. Industrial Tech Innovating with state-of-the-art lasers used in industries like EVs, solar power, display technology, and semiconductors. We’re enabling the future of green tech and advanced manufacturing. At Lumentum, we’re committed to collaboration, inclusivity, and empowering our team to shine. Together, we’re shaping the tech of tomorrow while supporting a culture where everyone thrives. Why You’ll Love This Role We are seeking an enthusiastic student to join our R&D Mechanical Engineering department, focusing on opto-mechanical design of our photonic products. The position will contribute to the success of Lumentum’s Cloud & Networking platform. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a truly multidisciplinary environment and gain insights into the product development process at Lumentum. In this role, students will engage in the design and optimization of opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical, and thermal solutions, working in an R&D lab environment to solve problems related to materials science, thermal/mechanical design, and process control. Students will collaborate closely with the Mechanical Design, Thermal Design, Optical Design, Hermetics Design, Electrical Design, and Process/Manufacturing Engineering teams throughout their work term, providing a broad overview of the various disciplines involved in our product development. The Opportunity 4 months: September 2025 - December 2025 What You’ll Be Doing Gain familiarity with Lumentum’s cutting-edge opto-mechanical designs and technologies. Conduct mechanical design, analysis, and testing - including shock, vibration, and thermal testing. Design and conduct experiments to investigate the influence of systematically controlled variations in process factors, ensuring design and process optimization. Develop and implement epoxy application processes for optical components, including material preparation, aging tests, and optical/mechanical measurements using state-of-the-art measurement tools/techniques. Provide regular progress updates and reports. What We’re Looking For Education: 3rd or 4th year / graduate student in: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Physics, Nanotech Engineering, or similar disciplines. Skills: Highly motivated and energetic, with a strong desire to learn. Interest in learning and applying analytical models. Excellent problem-solving skills. Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, dynamics. Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and familiarity with FEA/CFD. Experience interpreting mechanical part/assembly drawings, including GD&T. Previous experience and demonstrated ability in designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments. Perks You’ll Love Free parking Free gym Cafeteria with subsidized meals and free coffee/tea Prayer room Games room 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 talentacquisition@lumentum.com to request accommodation. Join us—your future starts here! It’s an exciting time to join Lumentum! Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum’s optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum’s commercial lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com. 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. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, appropriate work authorizations, and depending on the country, drug screens may be required prior to the start date. As a global employer, Lumentum is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Protected categories differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but may include race, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
