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. Job Description Position Title: Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer Employment Type: Full-time Location: Ottawa, Onsite About Lumentum 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 As an Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer at Lumentum, you will play a critical role in the design and development of next-generation optical products for cloud data centers, AI/ML, and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) platforms. You will be part of a high-performing team that transforms innovative design concepts into cutting-edge/market-leading products through rapid digital and physical prototyping. Your work will include a broad range of design considerations, including structural integrity, dynamics (shock and vibration), thermal management, optical performance, reliability, manufacturability, process optimization, cost and time-to-market. We are looking for a collaborative, innovative, and hands-on engineer who thrives in a team-oriented environment, brainstorming design challenges to generate bold ideas and transform them into concept designs, initial prototypes, and ultimately, mature product designs for high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced design cycle. In this role, you will be responsible for the opto-mechanical design of Lumentum’s next-generation products, directly influencing the future of cloud data centers, AI/ML infrastructure and telecom networks. You will also contribute to the development of manufacturing processes to address complex design challenges. This role involves close collaboration with optical, electrical, simulation, tooling design, process, reliability, and product engineers, as well as product design authorities. Additionally, you will work closely with project managers and the supply chain team to ensure designs meet strict time-to-market and cost requirements. At Lumentum, we operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a team of highly self-motivated professionals. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to continuous learning and innovation, particularly in product design with a focus on innovation, cost, time-to-market, process optimization, and manufacturability. Our R&D team in Ottawa has a long history of delivering state-of-the-art, market-leading optical products. What You’ll Be Doing Design the opto-mechanical elements of next-generation optical products for telecom, data centers, and AI/ML infrastructure, from concept to completion, in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ensure designs meet opto-mechanical, thermal performance, reliability, time-to-market, and cost requirements Lead concept design evaluations and define the optimal design architecture in collaboration with simulation, optical, design authority, tooling, hardware/electrical, and process teams Conduct design reviews, focusing on design for manufacturability (DfM), engineering analysis to predict product performance and reliability, design optimization, material selection, dimensional stability of optics, and tolerance analysis Engage with suppliers to explore new technologies and materials for opto-mechanical packaging and advanced semiconductor packaging, including flip chips, 2.5D/3D advanced packaging, adhesives/epoxies/underfills, ceramics, thermal interface materials, hermetic packaging technologies, and thermoelectric coolers Perform FEA to evaluate stress, warpage, solder joint reliability in advanced electronics packaging assemblies Simulate/quantify linear/nonlinear material behaviors of BGA solder joints, copper pillars, underfills in terms of plasticity/viscoelasticity, creep, etc. Drive design of experiments (DOEs) to guide design decisions and process improvements, covering chip warpage, stress-optics, dimensional stability of optics, shock and vibration, and thermal performance Document design files, best practices, and internal design guidelines to ensure knowledge retention and continuous improvement What We’re Looking For Minimum qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience in opto-mechanical design with working knowledge of mechanical design related to optical performance, thermal performance, shock and vibration, aging, process and manufacturability Experience in mechanical design and simulation of advanced semiconductor packages such as flip chips, 2.5D/3D advanced packaging Experience in design, simulation and testing of thermal solutions for advanced opto-electronics packages and systems including air-cooling and liquid-cooling solutions. Proven working knowledge of GD&T standards, metrology, statistical tolerances and how they relate to process and design variations in high volume manufacturing Proficiency in using 3D CAD software to work on large assemblies in PLM environment Self-motivated, action-focused, and results-oriented individual with strong negotiation skills to collaborate with other functional teams, taking a technical leadership role Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to end-to-end project execution Positive attitude and a team player, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders in a cross-functional environment Desire and capability to learn quickly, continuously improve, and adapt to dynamic challenges Ability to drive technical negotiations while balancing performance, time-to-market and cost considerations Desired qualifications: Proven experience addressing complex mechanical and thermal design challenges in products for Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) applications Experience in designing products for shock and vibration requirements according to Telcordia standard Experience in telecom/datacom photonics product development and manufacturing Working knowledge of reliability qualification of semiconductor packages and design-for-reliability (DfR) and industry standards such as IPC, JEDEC, etc. Knowledge of material science and behavior of materials including brittle, ductile materials, viscoelastic materials such as adhesives/epoxies, TIMs Working knowledge of opto-mechanical STOP (Structural Thermal Optical Performance) analysis and experimental validation (FEA/CFD, design of experiment for model calibration, materials characterization DOE, etc.) Previous experience with Structural, Thermal, Analysis & Results (STAR) module in Ansys Familiar with optical metrology instruments such as optical interferometry, polarimeter, etc. and testing and post-processing data analysis 5-10+ years of experience on opto-mechanical design of optical systems Experience in SolidWorks and Solid Edge Perks You’ll Love Flexible time off Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental) Tuition reimbursement and career growth support A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea Employee stock options and incentive plans A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture 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! Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. Join us—your future starts here! Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling cloud, optical networking, and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of data center, telecom, and enterprise network. Lumentum 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 and follow Lumentum on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube. 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.
