Software Automation Test Engineer (Co-op Student)

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

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

Lumentum is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Software Automation Test Engineer (Co-op Student) to join the R&D Design Verification team in the Networking based in Ottawa .

The Opportunity...

8 month term : January to August 2025

12 month term : January to December 2025

What will you do in this role?

Do you enjoy the trial of problem solving, communicate well with others and act as a team player?

If so, consider joining our team of talented software designers and optical engineers.

You will have a positive impact on our success by :

• Contributing to the ongoing development of automated solutions for our next generation optical switches, amplifiers and circuit packs;
• Collecting and analyzing manufacturing data to improve product performance and quality;
• Solving complex technical problems;
• Working in close collaboration with the Optical, Hardware, Software, and Firmware R&D teams;
• Analyzing and characterizing device failures; and,
• Improving the quality and robustness of our products.

What experience will allow you the greatest success in this role?

• A craving to succeed and to do things right the first time;
• Strong object-oriented software design and implementation (any language);
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and,
• 2+ years towards a degree in Computer / Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science or equivalent.

The following qualifications are an asset :

• Experience with Visual Studio 2013+ ( or C#), XML, Python, Perl and / or TCL shell scripts;
• Experience in instrumentation and automation;
• Understanding of optical systems; and,
• Experience with optical instruments and optical fibers.

What sets Lumentum's student program apart? We're awesome because

Our student program offers opportunities to work on real projects that have meaningful impact in an environment that supports diverse perspectives, inclusivity and fosters a sense of belonging.

We offer flexible working schedules, continuous learning, mentorship programs, and employee resource groups.

In its seventh consecutive year, the Ottawa site is honored to be named one of the Canada Region Top Employers and one of the best employers for recent university graduates under the Career Directory for the sixth year by Canada's Top 100 Employers!

Lumentum awards scholarships of $5, to five of our Canada based interns from underrepresented groups. To be considered for the scholarship, the first thing you need to do is apply for a Lumentum internship / co-op opportunity so you can be reviewed for a job with us.

To receive the DIB scholarship, you must complete an intern / co-op with Lumentum.

You might be interested to know :

• We are a humble but passionate team who loves our work and is improving with each day;
• Our team has a long history (15 years and counting) of employing co-ops / interns and we truly value the contributions our students make to our team.
• In fact, several students have been hired upon graduation;
• 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, or a conveniently located public transit stop in front of the building.