Senior Product Engineer

Senior Product Engineer (P40)

We are looking for a self‑motivated, data‑oriented Senior Product Engineer based in San José, Rose Orchard Fab. This Product Engineer will be responsible for overseeing new chip product introduction, production ramp, yield sustaining and improvement in foundries to support Lumentum’s business needs in the High Power Laser sector.

• Drive yield improvement and product cost reduction post production ramp from fabrication to final test.
• Perform statistical data analysis and troubleshoot potential root causes for yield excursions in foundries.
• Run process versus product‑parameter correlation to understand margin and drive improvement.
• Monitor and review day‑to‑day operations with foundries to meet quality and delivery goals.
• Support failure analysis for production, RMA and NPI/sustaining products.
• Co‑ordinate with R&D, Product Engineering, process integration and contract manufacturers to provide faster response to field failures.
• Assist in engineering material disposition at wafer acceptance test.
• Support closure of quality cases and enforce foundry quality improvement.

• MS or PhD in electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics, or other relevant fields.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor device process and physics.
• Strong statistical data analysis skills and experience (JMP, Minitab, etc.).
• 0–3 years of hands‑on experience in device design, wafer process, device assembly, and testing for optoelectronics or semiconductor devices.
• Knowledge of III‑V epitaxy design and growth; experience with VCSEL or EEL is a plus.
• Familiarity with foundry operation models.
• Familiarity with failure analysis tools for semiconductor devices.

Pay Range: $85,000 – $121,400 (P40‑USA‑1). Final base salary depends on location, qualifications, work history and experience.

Competitive total compensation may include annual bonus, commission for qualifying sales roles, equity and health and welfare benefits.