Lumentum · 2 days ago
Sr. Manager Silicon Photonics-MEMS R&D
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $208K/yr
10+ years expLumentum is an industry leader in photonics technology, developing products that integrate micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and Silicon photonics. The Senior Manager of Silicon Photonics-MEMS R&D will lead a team responsible for designing silicon photonics chips for cloud and network applications, particularly in the rapidly growing AI market.
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Responsibilities
Develop, mentor and lead a team focused on SiPho-MEMs specific optical designs while working within the larger photonic integrated circuit (PIC) development team. Lead the development of photonics components for this new platform
Work collaboratively with wafer fabrication partners and packaging teams to ensure that chip solutions meet all constraints for target applications considering fabrication process capability and required manufacturing tolerances
Lead the development of dedicated test and verification hardware and software. Collaborate with test engineering team to construct test stations, define mechanical and software requirements, and conduct engineering verification measurements
Evaluate performance for typical behavior and for yield margin in a cost-effective high-volume manufacturing environment
Create a culture of continuous improvement to optimize performance and cost efficiency, to maintain Lumentum’s product competitiveness and to find novel solutions for next generation products
Encourage communication between SiPho-MEMS team and broader photonics component development team. Engage with others to both learn and teach
Qualification
Required
A PhD in Engineering or Physics and at least ten years of work experience in the field of integrated optics
Experience in managing photonic component development teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong background in photonic device modeling and analysis of test results
Experience with test methods used to characterize photonic chips
Expertise in software development to run experiments and/or to script simulations
Demonstrated drive and aptitude for research and development
Excellent oral and written English communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with photonics simulation techniques such as FDTD, EME, etc. and software platforms that implement such techniques (e.g., Lumerical, Synopsys)
Self-motivated, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Proficiency with physical layout and verification software
Proficiency with statistical analysis software (SAS JMP)
Experience with fabrication of silicon photonics and MEMS chips
Benefits
Annual bonus
Commission for certain sales roles
Equity
Health and welfare benefits
Company
Lumentum
Lumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.
5001-10000 employees
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$3.67B2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
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