About the role#
The Module Package Engineering Team develops structures for new Cloud Module products, ranging from chip and component levels to the full transceiver. You will support the team in creating mechanical structures that ensure thermal performance and signal integrity for market-first products.
What you'll do#
- Contribute ideas for new chip, component, and module designs.
- Build and test product prototypes.
- Conduct thermal stress analysis for new or existing package designs.
- Perform GD&T analysis.
- Participate in design for manufacturing (DFM) activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program for mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
- Ability to apply classroom learning to practical projects, lab work, or research.
- Foundational knowledge of engineering tools and methods.
- Experience with mechanical design, drafting, and tolerance analysis.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks, MS Office, and Agile software.
- Availability for the full duration of the internship.
- Experience with opto-mechanical designs and production development is preferred.
- Knowledge of FEA software like ANSYS is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in San Jose, California.
- The position follows a rolling term.
About Lumentum
Lumentum produces optical and photonic technologies for communications, data centers, and industrial applications. The company manufactures lasers, modules, and optical subsystems. It was founded in 2015 and maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. The organization operates a global network of research, sales, and manufacturing facilities.
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