Electrical Engineer Co-op/Intern
LumentumJob Title
Electrical Engineer Co-op/Intern
Role Summary
Join a hardware design team verifying analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuitry for a new line of optical modules. The role focuses on verification, simulation, lab testing, and technical documentation to support product development and potential respins.
Onsite at the Ottawa facility for a 4–8 month co-op starting January 2027. Compensation listed at $24–35/hr.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Co-op/Intern - student position. Typical term 4–8 months; candidates must be enrolled and available to start January 2027.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include verification, lab testing, and documentation.
- Verify analog circuits (TIAs, power supplies) and mixed-signal components (ADCs, DACs).
- Verify digital circuitry (microcontrollers, memory, reset circuits).
- Run simulations and capture designs using Cadence tools; support product respins.
- Perform lab measurements with oscilloscopes and DMMs; collect and analyze test data.
- Prepare technical reports and communicate results to the hardware design team.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and conditions for the role.
- Experience with Cadence schematic capture and simulation tools.
- Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters (DMMs).
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to produce clear technical reports.
- Creative problem-solving and adaptability in a hardware development environment.
- Eligible to complete a background check.
Education Requirements
Working towards a B.Sc. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution (co-op/intern student status required).
About the Company
Company: Lumentum
Headquarters: Milpitas, California, United States
Lumentum develops optical and photonic products and subsystems for telecommunications, data centers, cloud computing and industrial applications, providing lasers, modulators, transceivers and test solutions that enable high-speed networking and advanced photonics.
