Field Applications Engineer (Manufacturing and Test)

at  Lumotive

Company Description
Lumotive’s revolutionary programmable optical semiconductors enhance perception, boost computing power, and ensure robust high-speed communication across various markets.
The award-winning, highly patented Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) chip is the first commercially available software-defined photonic beamforming solid-state technology addressing critical gaps in multiple industries, from 3D sensing to AI computing.
Our LCM™ chip has already secured multiple design wins in our initial market, positioning it at the forefront of the 3D sensing evolution. By merging lidar and ToF camera technologies, it caters to a wide range of markets, including consumer electronics, robotics, industrial, and automotive sectors.
Lumotive was named Fast Company’s Next Big Thing in Tech and won two CES Innovation Awards. Headquartered in Redmond, WA, with offices in San Jose, CA, and Vancouver, Canada, Lumotive is backed by notable investors, including Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, and Uniquest.
Job Description
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Manufacturing and Testing Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to join our team. This individual will have extensive expertise in the assembly and manufacturing of optoelectronic devices and sensors, as well as the processes and equipment used in this industry. The ideal candidate will have experience with both in-house manufacturing and 3rd party contract manufacturers, both onshore and in Asia. This role involves supporting production of new generation of 3D sensors from early prototypes to mass production, setting up and qualifying manufacturing lines, and working directly with customers to transfer manufacturing know-how.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Engineering team to gain deep understanding of optical alignment, mechanical assembly, calibration algorithms and test methods including the hardware setups and algorithms needed to implement these processes.
• Set up, maintain, and qualify Lumotive’s manufacturing lines at contract manufacturing locations to ensure consistent and reliable sensor production.
• Transfer engineering code to production environment. Develop and maintain code (Python) for automating custom manufacturing and test stations.
• Implement software solutions to enhance manufacturing and testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
• Transfer manufacturing know-how to customers and assist them in establishing their own manufacturing lines based on Lumotive’s reference design.
• Work directly with customer production teams to resolve manufacturing issues, validate their lines, and certify that their assembly lines meet Lumotive’s quality standards.
• Provide on-site support to customers as needed to ensure successful manufacturing line setup and operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the assembly and manufacturing of optoelectronic devices and sensors.
• Experience in setting up, maintaining, and qualifying manufacturing lines.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages for automating manufacturing and test processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively train and support customers.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including international travel.

Additional Information
Base salary range is $77,000 to $88,000(CAD) + Performance based Quarterly Bonus + Equity depending on experience.

• Work with Engineering team to gain deep understanding of optical alignment, mechanical assembly, calibration algorithms and test methods including the hardware setups and algorithms needed to implement these processes.
• Set up, maintain, and qualify Lumotive’s manufacturing lines at contract manufacturing locations to ensure consistent and reliable sensor production.
• Transfer engineering code to production environment. Develop and maintain code (Python) for automating custom manufacturing and test stations.
• Implement software solutions to enhance manufacturing and testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
• Transfer manufacturing know-how to customers and assist them in establishing their own manufacturing lines based on Lumotive’s reference design.
• Work directly with customer production teams to resolve manufacturing issues, validate their lines, and certify that their assembly lines meet Lumotive’s quality standards.
• Provide on-site support to customers as needed to ensure successful manufacturing line setup and operation