IT Engineer, Manufacturing Systems

Lumentum Operations LLC

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Japan - Sagamihara Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 22, 2026 Last posted June 22, 2026
Job description

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!

Job Description

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) maintenance and enhancement:

  • Implement, support, and optimize the MES to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and traceability.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration between the MES and other related systems.
  • Monitor and optimize MES performance and system availability.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency through MES capabilities.
  • Coordinate with external vendors or development partners for system enhancements and support activities.

Supporting manufacturing activities from IT point of view

  • Retrieve and analyze manufacturing data to support production management and decision-making.
  • Configure and maintain client devices, including PC, tablets, handheld, and label printers.
  • Provide user support and training for manufacturing-related IT systems.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain the MES under the supervision of the IT Manager.
  • Support manufacturing operations through effective use of IT systems.
  • Ensure stable operation of manufacturing IT infrastructure and applications.

Expected Background

  • Experience in MES implementation, operation, or support within the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
  • Experience coordinating and negotiating with production, engineering, and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working with outsourced vendors or system integrators is preferred.

Expected Skill

  • Ability to document business requirements and software specifications for outsourced developers.
  • Basic programming skills (Visual Basic, ASP.NET, Java, Python, etc.).
  • Basic knowledge of networking and Windows operating systems.
  • Basic database knowledge (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).
  • English communication skills (TOEIC 500+ or equivalent).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

About this role

Summary

Support MES maintenance, optimize manufacturing IT systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Job title

IT Engineer, Manufacturing Systems

Experience level

null

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Sagamihara, Japan; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

business requirements documentationprogrammingnetworkingwindowssql

Preferred skills

vbaasp.netjavapythonvendor coordination

Specializations

MESmanufacturingIT supportprogrammingnetworking
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Japan

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Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan

On-site City