Principal Engineer, Mechanical

Lumentum Operations LLC

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China - Wuhan Until 9/26/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 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!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principle Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and assembly process development for our next-generation 2.4T optical transceiver modules. The successful candidate will play a key role in translating system requirements into robust mechanical solutions that ensure superior performance, manufacturability, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the mechanical design of 2.4T optical modules, including housing, heat dissipation, optics alignment structures, and PCB integration.

  • Develop and optimize assembly processes for high-volume manufacturing, covering precision alignment, bonding, soldering, and sealing.

  • Conduct mechanical tolerance analysis, thermal analysis, and reliability assessment to ensure design robustness.

  • Work closely with electrical, optical, and manufacturing teams to ensure cross-functional design compatibility and smooth product ramp-up.

  • Collaborate with suppliers and CM partners to define mechanical specifications, tooling, and assembly fixtures.

  • Support design reviews, failure analysis, and continuous improvement of product yield and manufacturability.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical design and process development for optical, communication, or precision electronic products.

  • Proficient in 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and GD&T.

  • Strong understanding of thermal design, tolerance stack-up, and high-precision assembly.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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

Lead mechanical design and assembly process development for optical modules.

Job title

Principal Engineer, Mechanical

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Wuhan, China; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical design3D CADthermal analysistolerance analysis

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

optical modulesthermal designprocess developmentmanufacturability
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wuhan, Hubei, China

Work arrangement unknown City