Engineer Staff, Mechanical

Job description

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 is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineer Staff, Mechanical to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of innovative optical communication products and manufacturing processes.

This role involves applying mechanical engineering principles to solve complex problems and ensure product reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design and analysis of new product concepts, components, and assemblies, utilizing CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and FEA tools. Develop and implement robust testing methodologies to validate mechanical designs, assess performance, and identify areas for improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, optical, manufacturing, and reliability engineering teams to ensure seamless product integration and manufacturability.

Conduct root cause analysis for mechanical failures, propose and implement effective corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Generate detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, test plans, and reports, in accordance with company standards. Participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and constructive feedback. Evaluate and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for various mechanical components.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, preferably within the optical, telecommunications, or semiconductor industries. Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and experience with finite element analysis (FEA) for stress, thermal, and vibration analysis. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, stamping, and additive manufacturing.

Experience with design for reliability (DFR) and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles. Demonstrated ability to solve complex mechanical problems through analytical and experimental methods. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 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.