Process Automation Software Engineer - MEMS

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Position Title: Process Automation Software Engineer - MEMS

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Ottawa (On-Site)

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.

Why You’ll Love This Role

At Lumentum, we are searching for Canada’s brightest young minds engineers and innovators who want to build the next generation of optical technology. If you are driven by curiosity, eager to solve real-world challenges, and excited about developing groundbreaking optical systems, this is your opportunity.

Join us in designing the future of optical cloud & networking technology our advanced photonic modules power the world’s voice and internet traffic, and we need your expertise to take them to the next level. This is not just another job; this is your chance to define & design what’s next in photonics.

Join Lumentum’s Ottawa team and help automate semiconductor manufacturing and test processes. You’ll develop software for MEMS wafer systems, working closely with physicists and hardware engineers who are deep technical experts in their fields.

This is a highly interdisciplinary role connecting software with instrumentation, electronics, MEMS devices, and manufacturing processes. You’ll help design new automated stations from first principles and own their development and deployment through high-volume production.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work closely with physicists and hardware engineers to understand device behavior, instrumentation, and system requirements.
• Design and develop software for new automated stations, starting from initial concepts and system requirements.
• Take station software from early development through deployment, sustained operation, and high-volume production.
• Develop, maintain, and support software for semiconductor manufacturing automation and MEMS wafer systems.
• Build software that integrates with instruments, sensors, and other equipment.
• Investigate, document, and resolve software, equipment, and process-related issues.
• Apply sound software development practices, including design and API documentation, unit testing, and continuous integration.
• Find new ways to improve automation, system reliability, and usability.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• An engineering degree in computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or a related field.
• Meaningful software development experience, including designing, implementing, debugging, and maintaining software.
• Experience developing software that interacts with hardware or instruments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a careful, quality-focused approach.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn across software, physics, electronics, instrumentation, and manufacturing.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from different technical backgrounds.

Assets:

• Python, C#, VB.NET or programming experience in a production environment
• Experience collaborating in a large codebase across teams
• Experience with agentic coding tools
• Git, CI/CD pipelines, Visual Studio, or the .NET Framework.
• Electrical and/or optical instrumentation.
• High-volume manufacturing environments, including manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Software design patterns or instrument automation.

Perks You’ll Love

• Flexible time off
• Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
• A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room
• Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea
• Employee stock options and incentive plans
• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture

Salary Range: $70,000 - 102,000 CAD (flexible).

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. In line with our commitment to being a great place to work, Lumentum offers competitive total rewards which may include annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

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!

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.

Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

Join us—your future starts here!