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Towcester, England, United Kingdom
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Optoelectronics | Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) | New Product Introduction (NPI)
Lumentum is looking for a Laser Laboratory Engineer to join our Chip R&D team in Northamptonshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and semiconductor devices that enable the world’s fastest optical communication networks, AI infrastructure and cloud data centres.
Working as part of a collaborative global R&D team, you’ll carry out experimental testing and characterisation of cutting-edge photonic devices, helping bring new technologies from research into successful New Product Introduction (NPI).
This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their engineering career who enjoys practical laboratory work and wants to develop specialist expertise in photonics and optoelectronics. We welcome applications from candidates who have gained hands-on laboratory experience through their degree, research projects, industrial placements or internships.
As a Laser Laboratory Engineer, you’ll support the development and verification of advanced photonic devices through laboratory testing, data analysis and performance investigation.
Your responsibilities will include:
You are curious, practical and enjoy solving technical challenges. You have a strong interest in laboratory-based engineering and are keen to develop your skills while working on world-leading photonic technologies.
We’re looking for candidates who have gained practical laboratory experience through one or more of the following:
You’ll ideally have experience using laboratory equipment to carry out experiments, collect and analyse data, and present technical findings.
Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous, but is not essential:
At Lumentum, you’ll work on technologies that power AI infrastructure, cloud data centres and high-speed optical communications.
You’ll be supported by experienced engineers and scientists while developing your skills in a collaborative R&D environment, with opportunities to:
This role is based at our Northamptonshire facility.
Please note that our site is located in a rural area and is not served by public transport, so applicants will need access to their own transport.
Typical commuting locations include Northampton, Milton Keynes, Towcester, Rugby, Banbury, Coventry, Kettering, Bedford, Buckingham, Brackley and Silverstone.
About 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.
Equal opportunities:
Lumentum is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.