Full-Time

850nm VCSEL R&D Engineer

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Lumentum

Lumentum

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops optical and photonic products

Data & Analytics
Hardware

Compensation Overview

$103.6k - $148kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission + Equity

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Minitab
Python
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 15+ years of experience with proven success in high-speed 850nm VCSEL development
  • Well-known, industrial expert in their field (e.g., patents, publications)
  • Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes (lithography, wet/dry etch, oxidation, implantation, dielectric/metal deposition)
  • Familiar with electronic test equipment and methodologies for VCSEL characterization (e.g., RF S-parameter testing, eye-mask testing)
  • Proficient with VCSEL modeling software
  • Familiar with data analysis tools like Python, Excel/JMP, Minitab, DOE
  • Familiarity with wafer fabrication metrology and failure analysis techniques
  • Familiarity with planning, design, and qualification phases of development projects
  • Verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
  • PhD degree in EE, Semiconductors, Materials, Physics or equivalent
Responsibilities
  • 850nm VCSEL Datacom chip designer for 100G applications
  • Device and Epitaxial knowledge to meet 100G with path to 200G at 850nm
  • Optimize 850nm VCSEL designs for high speed and high reliability
  • Support high-speed datacom VCSEL characterization (S21, RIN, BER, PAM4, eye mask)
  • Contribute to Design for manufacturing of VCSELs with high yields at high volumes

Lumentum develops and manufactures optical and photonic products that are essential for various applications, including cloud computing, advanced manufacturing, networking, and 3D sensing. Their products enhance the speed and flexibility of communication networks, which are increasingly important due to rising data traffic from cloud-based services like streaming video. Lumentum is a leader in providing diode lasers for 3D sensing, which are used in gaming consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. The company focuses on continuous innovation to solve specific business challenges, such as improving data transmission speeds. Unlike many competitors, Lumentum's success is driven by its commitment to staying ahead in technological advancements in photonics, ensuring a steady demand from clients in high-tech industries. The goal of Lumentum is to be a key supplier of photonic solutions that enhance performance and enable advanced applications for its diverse range of clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for 3D sensing in mobile devices boosts Lumentum's diode laser sales.
  • Partnership with MTC enhances laser technology capabilities in UK manufacturing.
  • EcoVadis Platinum Medal recognition highlights Lumentum's sustainability leadership.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging Asian photonics companies offer lower-cost alternatives, threatening market share.
  • Rapid 3D sensing advancements risk obsolescence of Lumentum's current products.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities in semiconductors could disrupt Lumentum's production.

What makes Lumentum unique

  • Lumentum specializes in innovative optical and photonic products for diverse applications.
  • The company is a leader in diode lasers for high-volume 3D sensing applications.
  • Lumentum's products enhance communication networks' speed, agility, and flexibility.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Mentorship Program

Professional Development Budget