We are looking for 1 candidate for an 8-month placement from Sept 2026 through April 2027.
4-month placement would be considered but not preferred.
Pay Range: $24-35/hr
The position would be onsite and will likely involve substantial time in the lab.
The focus will be on LCOS characterization and device failure analysis, with opportunities to work on LCOS test equipment and their associated software.
Responsibilities
The LCOS research co-op's responsibilities would include but not be limited to the following:
Performing tests to validate product designs
Develop and enhance internally designed and built LCOS test equipment
Support root cause analysis of novel failure modes
Support investigations into the performance impact of defects and establishing pass/fail criteria
Analysis of test and manufacturing data
Requirements
Knowledge of optics fundamentals such as polarization, refraction, and diffraction.
Experience with coding to support data analysis, process automation or modeling
Familiarity with device concepts like electric polarizability, circuits, and electronic components
Experience with common lab equipment like microscopes, oscilloscopes, multimeters
Careful record-keeping and creative problem solving
You must be registered full-time or part time, in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution
Perks You'll Love
Free parking
Free gym
Cafeteria with subsidized meals and free coffee/tea
Prayer room
Games room
Candidates must be eligible to complete a background check as part of the hiring process
Join a Team That's Shaping the Future
At Lumentum, we're more than just a workplace-we're a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We're committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles-Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win-aren't just words; they're the heart of what we do.
Let's Build a Brighter Future Together!
Please contact us at talentacquisition@lumentum.com to request accommodation.
Join us-your future starts here!
Additional Information
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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 .
Position Title: Liquid Crystal on Silicon research co-op
Employment Type: Student - Co-op/Intern, existing vacancy
Location: Ottawa ON, Onsite
About Lumentum
At Lumentum, we're building the tech behind the world's fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing.
We're a global team of innovators working where light meets technology, solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you, you'll fit right in.
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.
Why You'll Love This Role
The LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) team is part of the Switching Business Unit and is based in Ottawa. Lumentum uses LCOS as the switching engine in its industry leading Wavelength Selective Switches (WSS) that are fundamental to global fiber optic communication. Our team is responsible for development and qualification of LCOS for new WSS platforms and their associated testing equipment. The team also troubleshoots issues in LCOS production and researches LCOS fundamentals for a deeper understanding of this core technology. The selected candidate will work closely with teammates and mentors in projects involving lab work, LCOS device testing, LCOS and measurement equipment control, data analysis and more.
Lumentum · - Ottawa (bill Leathem), Canada