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Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year.
 

It’s an exciting time to join Lumentum!  Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum’s optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum’s commercial lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.

We believe Lumentum is a great place to work, and we support a diverse and inclusive culture where employees bring their whole and authentic selves to work.  We strive to build meaningful connections that fuel innovation to produce products that impact the world.  We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

Lumentum’s Ottawa, Canada location builds optical components and subsystems using state-of-the-art optical technology.  You will be part of a nimble and fast-moving production team that will be providing high quality product to many of the world’s top automotive manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

The Production Assembler responsibilities would include but not be limited to the following:

• Performs a wide variety of product assembly operations on electronic, mechanical, and optical components, assemblies, or sub-assemblies.
• Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in tasks related to optical fiber handling and management, optical component placement, UV curing, wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and making cable assemblies.
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards by inspecting and testing finished products to ensure conformance with specifications and codes. 
• Work with engineering and production teams
• Use sophisticated programs to track and control components through the production process.

Core Skills

• Excellent motor skills for fine assembly.
• Ability to detect defects in optical, mechanical, and electrical parts.
• Experience with handling and cleaning free space optics and fiber optics.
• Familiar with optical fiber splicing, handling, and testing
• Familiarity with cleanroom practices (cleanliness level ISO-5).
• Familiar with ESD protocols
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to carefully follow instructions/manuals.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Capability to work independently.
• Familiarity with PCB designs and component technologies would be an asset.

Education Qualifications

• Associate degree

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• At least 7 years work experience with at least 3 years of optical fiber splicing and handling experience
• Knowledgeable about lean manufacturing techniques
• Certification IPC-A-610 (optional but beneficial)
• Certification IPC-J-STD-001 (optional but beneficial)
• Certification IPC-A-620 (optional but beneficial)

You might be interested to know:

• We are a humble but passionate team who loves our work and is improving with each day.
• Our building offers many perks including a small gym with showers; a cafeteria with subsidized meals and free coffee & tea; a prayer room; a games room; and plenty of free parking. There is a public transit stop in front of the building.