Key Relationships:

• Reliability Engineering, R&D and Product Design and Development.
• Prototype assembly and Manufacturing Test, and Verification Engineering.
• Facilities, Maintenance, Quality and EHS.
• Equipment suppliers and service providers.

Reports:

Report to Engineering Dev Manager, Chip Reliability.

Education/Qualifications/Skills/Competencies:

Education/Qualification - Minimum:

• HND or equivalent technical qualification with substantial related practical experience; or a Bachelor's degree with typically 5+ years of related experience;

Skills/Competencies Essential:

• Minimum seven years' hands-on experience in a high-technology, precision-engineering, electronics, semiconductor, optoelectronics or controlled laboratory environment.
• Ability to apply professional concepts to solve complex problems, work independently within broadly defined practices and provide guidance to lower-level personnel.
• Practical experience with electrical or electro-mechanical test equipment, instrumentation, fixtures or laboratory apparatus.
• Experience with DC testing, wiring, power supplies, sensors, source-measure equipment or test-fixture development.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Good planning, communication and record-keeping skills, with the ability to follow controlled procedures.
• Awareness of AC mains hazards, isolation, grounding and safe working practices.

Skills/Competencies Desirable:

• Previous experience in semiconductor, photonics, laser or optoelectronic reliability testing.
• Experience with HTOL, burn-in, damp heat, HAST, temperature cycling, ESD or environmental test equipment.
• Experience with automated test systems, SMUs, PXI, optical measurement systems or probe stations.
• Experience with calibration, MSA, GR&R, SPC, Six Sigma, 8D or process capability analysis.
• Experience managing, supervising or coordinating technicians, including workload planning, coaching and skills development.
• Experience transferring equipment or test methods from R&D into manufacturing or routine laboratory operation.
• Experience working with external equipment suppliers and service providers.

Other Requirements:

• Primarily laboratory-based, with occasional out-of-hours support for critical or long-duration testing.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• A driving licence and access to transport may be beneficial due to the rural Caswell location.

Location and Benefits:

The office is based in a rural location in Towcester, Northamptonshire and is not supported by public transport. We offer company benefits such as 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical cover, pension, health cash plan, training and development with career progression, plus much more.

Equal Opportunities:

Lumentum is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion or beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified. 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.