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: Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student Employment Type: Student – Co-op/Intern Duration: 4 – 12 months starting January 2026 Location: Ottawa ON, Onsite About Lumentum Headquartered in San Jose, California, Lumentum is a leading provider of optical and photonic products. The company operates through two core platforms: Cloud & Networking: Delivers components, modules, and subsystems for high-speed data transmission over fiber optic networks. These products power applications in cloud data centers, artificial intelligence/machine learning, enterprise operations, and communication services. Industrial Tech: Offers a diverse range of lasers, including solid-state, kilowatt-class fiber, ultrafast, diode, and gas lasers. These technologies serve industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, solar cell production, display technology, electric vehicles, and battery manufacturing. Lumentum is committed to shaping a brighter future by leveraging the power of light to connect people, enhance safety, and drive operational efficiency. Our culture emphasizes innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, fostering collaboration, respect, and a focus on continuous improvement – creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to a brighter future. Why You’ll Love This Role The Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student will support the mechanical engineering team on a variety of ongoing projects. This role offers hands-on experience in design, analysis, thermal and vibration testing, as well as prototyping. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of the industry, gaining exposure to opto-mechanical design and its applications in data centers. This is a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in telecommunications technology. What You’ll Be Doing Create and modify 3D models of mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software. Support the development and validation of thermal management solutions for telecom systems. Development and testing of prototypes for durability and compliance with industry standards. Dynamic analysis and testing of systems exposed to shock and vibration based on industry standards. Create and revise engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation. Prepare engineering calculations, reports, and presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and project managers. What We’re Looking For Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Completion of at least 2nd or 3rd year of study preferred. Skills: Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and basic engineering fundamentals. Experience with CAD tools. Ability to manage time effectively and work independently. Excellent communication, technical report writing and organizational skills. Assets (Nice to Have): Familiarity of GD&T and tolerance analysis. Exposure to FEA/CFD analysis (Ansys, Icepak). Familiarity with manufacturing processes (e.g. machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing). Key Competencies Strong team player. Highly motivated and quick to learn new concepts. Detail-oriented. Able to operate in a high pace design environment and adapt to changes. 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.
