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Position Title: Mechanical Designer Employment Type: Student Co-op, existing vacancy Location: Ottawa ON, Onsite 8-month term: January 2027 - August 2027 About Lumentum At Lumentum, were building the tech behind the worlds fastest networks and most advanced systems.

Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing.

Were a global team of innovators working where light meets technology, solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward.

If shaping the future of connectivity excites you, youll fit right in.

What do we do? The mechanical engineering co-op student will join a multi-disciplinary R&D; team that is continually and rapidly advancing recent products from conception to their fully-realized, mature state - deployed around the world as the foundation of the optical internet.

The team works on a variety of different products applied in optical communication networks: optical amplifiers, wavelength-selectable switches, optical channel monitors and highly-integrated circuit packs.

In addition to designing the products, the team also designs the precision production tooling essential to build the products in volume.

Creative, reliable tooling designs are developed, documented and built within tight schedules.

What will you do in this role? The mechanical engineering co-op student will participate in the development of precision production tooling designs.





Prepare engineering drawings of the required parts and assemblies using 3D solid CAD tools such as Solid Edge to develop fully-documented detailed mechanical designs.

Apply a solid knowledge of mechanical engineering and manufacturing philosophies to develop new solutions and to evaluate the merits and risks of alternative concepts.

Apply our mechanical engineering design process to compile design requirements, evaluate conceptual designs, deliver detail design documentation and evaluate performance of realized designs.

Participate as a positive team member, working effectively with colleagues to ensure that design choices which span multiple disciplines are balanced and optimized for the overall performance, manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of the tooling solutions.

We aim to provide a high-quality learning experience.

Depending on the aptitude and interests of the mechanical engineering co-op student, the role will provide opportunities to gain exposure to topics such as opto-mechanical product design, electronics packaging and the application of Finite Element Methods and Computational Fluid Dynamics to product engineering.

What experience will allow you the greatest success in this role? Recommended Education: 3rd or 4th year student in a Mechanical Engineering Bachelors Degree program Candidates must be currently enrolled in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

Skills:



Demonstrated proficiency in producing part and assembly drawings compliant with ANSI drafting standards; Proficiency in the use of a 3D solid modeling mechanical CAD tool such as Solid

Works or Solid

Edge; Ability to demonstrate an aptitude for detailed mechanical design; Practical and theoretical knowledge of metal machining processes, design of machined parts, selection of engineering materials, structural mechanics; Demonstrated ability to apply excellent design judgment and engineering skills; Demonstrated ability to consistently apply attention to detail in pursuit of high quality.

Desired Qualifications Knowledge of and ability to apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) practices; Experience with engineering document management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems; Practical and theoretical knowledge of a variety of fabrication processes: sheet metal, injection molded plastics, electronic assemblies, optical assemblies, Design for Manufacturability.

Perks Youll Love Free parking Free gym Cafeteria with subsidized meals and free coffee/tea Prayer room Games room Pay Range: $24-35/hr Candidates must be eligible to complete a background check as part of the hiring process Join a Team Thats Shaping the Future At Lumentum, were more than just a workplacewere a launchpad for creativity and innovation.

Were committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow.

Our guiding principles

Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Winarent just words; theyre the heart of what we do.

Lets Build a Brighter Future Together! Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.

Join usyour future starts here!

📌 Mechanical Designer (Co-op/Intern) (Ottawa)
🏢 Lumentum
📍 Ottawa