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: Transport PLM 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. The Opportunity... 8 or 12 month work term: January 2026 - August 2026 or December 2026 Why You’ll Love This Role Lumentum is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative student to join the Transport BU Product Line Management team in Ottawa, Ontario. The overall purpose of the PLM function is to ensure Lumentum has a compelling and profitable product portfolio through product definition, market engagement and lifecycle management. Transport BU is a global leader in products for long haul optical transport networks, such as reconfigurable add-drop multiplexers (ROADMs), Wavelength selective switches (WSS) and optical channel monitors (OCM) delivering high capacity long haul transport capability to Telcom operators and hyperscale data centre operators. What You’ll Be Doing Assist in managing product roadmaps, prioritizing features, and identifying opportunities for growth. Support the development of business cases, ROI models, and go-to-market strategies for new or existing products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, operations, sales, and finance to drive new product introductions (NPIs). Monitor product performance metrics and generate reports to inform decision-making. What We’re Looking For Any of the following would be considered a strong asset: Previous internship or co-op experience in product management, engineering, marketing, or operations. Familiarity with tools such as Agile, Jira, Tableau, Confluence or similar platforms. Experience or coursework or project experience related to optical communications, product lifecycle management, pricing strategy, or business analytics. Knowledge of or interest in telecommunications and optics markets Required Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and business audiences. Excellent leadership skills, combining critical thinking with empathetic and diplomatic communication 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! 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.
