Prod Tech 2 - USA - CA - San Jose (Rose), United States
$22 - $27 USD hourly
Originally posted 15 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
The Prod Tech 2 at Lumentum Operations LLC performs technical and hands-on tasks related to the manufacturing, testing, and troubleshooting of optical components and systems within a cleanroom environment.
What you'll do
- Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment, including optical alignment systems, laser welders, and test stations.
- Perform in-process inspections and quality checks to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Conduct basic troubleshooting of equipment and product issues, escalating complex problems to higher-level technicians or engineers.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of production equipment as per established procedures.
- Accurately record production data, test results, and any observed anomalies.
- Assemble and disassemble optical components, sub-assemblies, and final products following detailed work instructions.
- Work within a cleanroom environment, adhering to all established protocols and procedures.
What you'll need
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in optics, photonics, or a related high-tech industry.
- Demonstrated ability to follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Proficiency in using basic hand tools and precision measurement equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
- Basic computer skills, including data entry and navigation of manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Nice to have
- Associate's degree in a technical field (e.g., Electronics, Optics, Manufacturing Technology).
- Basic understanding of optical principles and concepts.
- Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and procedures.
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 54-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3787
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Median days open
54 d
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Median salary
$126k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Lumentum | All employers we track in this specialty (3787 roles · 83 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 30 | 3787 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 115 | 9867 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 38 d | 54 d (−16 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 616 open roles · median 54 d
- Lam Research · 563 open roles · median 42 d
- Micron Technology · 284 open roles · median 42 d
- KLA Corporation · 246 open roles · median 67 d
- ASML · 188 open roles · median 69 d
- ASM International · 162 open roles · median 83 d
How we counted: 3787 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 83 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.