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Test Automation Engineer (Optical Testing & Calibration)Lumentum • Ottawa, ON, CA
Test Automation Engineer (Optical Testing & Calibration)

Test Automation Engineer (Optical Testing & Calibration)

Lumentum • Ottawa, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Test Automation Engineer (Optical Testing & Calibration)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Calibration and Test Engineer to join the Module Calibration and Test Engineering team supporting Lumentum’s flagship Wavelength Management products. This role involves developing automation software, designing calibration methodologies, and supporting test infrastructure across R&D and global manufacturing. You will collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, optical design, and manufacturing teams to ensure efficient and accurate test processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automation software for calibration and test execution.
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to define and implement calibration and test plans optimizing optical module performance and ensuring compliance to specifications.
  • Interface with global manufacturing to deploy and support test processes and infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve test system and product performance issues through systematic problem‑solving.
  • Analyze test data and production metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
  • Improve test throughput, reliability, and yield while minimizing cost and maintaining quality.
  • Support remote manufacturing sites in testing improvements and deployment.

Required Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary degree in Science / Engineering Field
  • Knowledge of optical communication principles and technology
  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience in automation, calibration, or test development.
  • Demonstrated object‑oriented programming experience / skills.
  • Experience interfacing test and measurement instruments via software (e.g., RS232, I2C, SPI, GPIB, or Ethernet).
  • Logical problem‑solving skills and technical aptitude.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills in cross‑functional, fast‑paced environments.
  • Preferred / Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with optical component calibration, LCoS, or MEMS systems.
  • Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SQL) for yield and performance analysis.
  • Understanding of manufacturing process control and statistical analysis (SPC, GR&R).
  • Programming experience in C# and / or VB.NET with MS Visual Studio.
  • Familiarity with Agile project development.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Quality Assurance

    Industries

    Telecommunications

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