Semiconductor Laser Product Engineer
LumentumJob Title
Semiconductor Laser Product Engineer
Role Summary
Engineer focused on characterization, performance analysis, failure analysis, and yield improvement for semiconductor lasers, including DFB lasers and electro-absorption modulator integrated lasers. Works across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Equipment teams to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
Experience Level
Mid-level. No explicit years of experience specified.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include technical analysis, process and yield improvement, and cross-functional project leadership.
- Lead characterization and failure analysis of semiconductor lasers (DFB, EA-integrated lasers).
- Analyze device performance and monitor trends using statistical methods.
- Use data-driven methods to improve processes, product quality, and yield.
- Develop automated analysis, data models, and machine-learning applications as needed.
- Establish engineering standards and process-control methods.
- Lead cross-functional improvement projects with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Equipment teams.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and capabilities; preferred items listed separately.
- Strong interest in semiconductor devices, optoelectronics, manufacturing, or data science.
- Logical, analytical problem-solving skills and persistence on complex technical issues.
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Python, JMP, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualization.
- Fluent Japanese; basic English for reading/writing and online meetings/email.
Preferred:
- Experience with semiconductor processes, optical/electronic device characterization, or yield management.
- Experience in quality improvement, manufacturing process optimization, or root-cause analysis.
- Experience developing data models or automated analysis tools.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in science or engineering (fields related to semiconductors/optoelectronics preferred). No specific certifications listed; equivalent practical experience not explicitly stated but practical manufacturing or yield experience is referenced in preferred skills.
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.
