Lumentum · 2 months ago
AI Engineer – Computer Vision / Visual Inspection (CNN)
USA - CA - San Jose (Ridder)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLumentum is a company committed to innovation and customer focus. They are seeking an experienced AI Engineer with expertise in computer vision and CNN-based visual inspection systems to design and deploy advanced inspection algorithms for manufacturing environments, improving yield and operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize CNN-based computer vision models for defect detection, classification, and segmentation
Implement advanced inspection techniques including: Supervised and semi-supervised learning, Transfer learning, Anomaly detection
Evaluate and select appropriate model architectures based on inspection requirements (accuracy, latency, robustness)
Lead data preparation, labeling strategies, and dataset curation for visual inspection use cases
Perform model training, validation, tuning, and performance benchmarking
Define acceptance criteria and metrics (precision, recall, false-positive rate, yield impact)
Deploy models into production manufacturing environments, including edge or on-prem systems
Integrate AI models with inspection equipment, cameras, and factory automation systems
Optimize models for real-time performance and reliability
Monitor model performance in production and implement retraining strategies
Troubleshoot model drift, data quality issues, and false detections
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and automation teams to refine inspection processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, AI/ML, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in computer vision and AI model development
Proven experience developing CNN-based visual inspection solutions in industrial or manufacturing environments
Strong proficiency in: Python, Deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), Computer vision libraries (OpenCV)
Experience with image acquisition systems, cameras, lighting, and inspection setups
Strong understanding of model evaluation, optimization, and deployment considerations
10+ years of experience in MES, industrial automation, AI/ML deployment, or related technical leadership roles
Hands-on experience with computer vision, model deployment, or factory automation platforms (Landing AI experience is a plus)
Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, quality control processes, and digital transformation initiatives
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical programs and manage multi-site rollouts
Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Systems, or a related technical field required
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, photonics, electronics, or high-tech production environments
Knowledge of edge AI deployment, GPU acceleration, or inference optimization
Familiarity with MLOps practices and model lifecycle management
Experience integrating AI solutions with MES, automation systems, or inspection equipment
Understanding of quality systems, yield analysis, and defect taxonomy
Benefits
Annual bonus
Commission for certain sales roles
Equity
Health and welfare benefits
Company
Lumentum
Lumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.67B2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2023-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $525M
2022-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Wajid Ali
Executive Vice President and CFO
Misha Rozenberg
Executive Vice President of Operations and Quality
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