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! The Engineering Intern will be part of Lumentum’s internship program designed to provide meaningful hands-on experience, professional exposure, and career development. Interns will support engineering teams on real projects, engage with cross-functional stakeholders, and gain insight into global high-tech operations and manufacturing practices. The program welcomes students currently pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees and aims to build skills through structured work assignments, mentorship, and learning opportunities. Key
Responsibilities
Interns will be expected to: Support engineering activities and project tasks under guidance Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting Participate in process improvement, workflows, and standard work updates Contribute to operational excellence initiatives and engineering problem solving Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (e.g., Production, Quality, EHS) Prepare professional documentation and presentations Follow company safety, quality, and standard procedure Note:
Responsibilities
may vary based on the assigned engineering area (e.g., process, automation, photonics, industrial, electrical, software, or systems). Who We’re Looking For
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in Engineering or related disciplines (e.g., Photonics , Electronics , Telecom , Mechatronics ,Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Physics , Science, EHS, etc.) Open to final-year students as well as postgraduate candidates Core Competencies: Strong willingness to learn and contribute Basic understanding of engineering or technical concepts Good written and verbal communication skills Teamwork and professional attitude Preferred: Problem-solving mindset and analytical ability Interest in manufacturing and high-tech environments Ability to organize and present data effectively Program
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Experience
Interns will: Gain meaningful professional experience with exposure to real engineering work Work directly with experienced engineers and technical leaders Participate in activities that encourage learning and broad industry exposure Build professional network and career foundation within a global technology company 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. Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.