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# Reliability Hardware and Test Lead

- **Company:** Lumentum Operations LLC
- **Location:** Towcester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Software Debugging, Reliability Engineering, Software Reliability Testing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Hardware Testing
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://lumentum.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/LITE/job/United-Kingdom---Towcester-Northamptonshire/Senior-Reliability-Engineer_20261021

## About the Role

* HND or equivalent technical qualification with substantial related practical experience; or a Bachelor's degree with typically 5+ years of related experience;

Skills/Competencies Essential:

 * Minimum seven years' hands-on experience in a high-technology, precision-engineering, electronics, semiconductor, optoelectronics or controlled laboratory environment.

 * Ability to apply professional concepts to solve complex problems, work independently within broadly defined practices and provide guidance to lower-level personnel.

 * Practical experience with electrical or electro-mechanical test equipment, instrumentation, fixtures or laboratory apparatus.

 * Experience with DC testing, wiring, power supplies, sensors, source-measure equipment or test-fixture development.

 * Strong fault-finding skills and ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.

 * Good planning, communication and record-keeping skills, with the ability to follow controlled procedures.

 * Awareness of AC mains hazards, isolation, grounding and safe working practices.

Skills/Competencies Desirable:

 * Previous experience in semiconductor, photonics, laser or optoelectronic reliability testing.

 * Experience with HTOL, burn-in, damp heat, HAST, temperature cycling, ESD or environmental test equipment.

 * Experience with automated test systems, SMUs, PXI, optical measurement systems or probe stations.

 * Experience with calibration, MSA, GR&R, SPC, Six Sigma, 8D or process capability analysis.

 * Experience managing, supervising or coordinating technicians, including workload planning, coaching and skills development.

 * Experience transferring equipment or test methods from R&D into manufacturing or routine laboratory operation.

 * Experience working with external equipment suppliers and service providers.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

 * Primarily laboratory-based, with occasional out-of-hours support for critical or long-duration testing.

 * Must be eligible to work in the UK.

 * A driving licence and access to transport may be beneficial due to the rural Caswell location.

## Description

Provide hands-on technical leadership for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Reliability Laboratory and its test hardware. Support semiconductor and optoelectronic qualification through equipment ownership, low-voltage DC test development, test coordination and technician guidance., * Coordinate laboratory priorities, test schedules, equipment availability and technician workload.

 * Support HTOL, burn-in, damp heat, HAST, temperature cycling, high-temperature storage, ESD and other reliability testing.

 * Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and improve ovens, chambers, testers, SMUs, fixtures, carriers and associated instrumentation.

 * Develop, modify and debug low-voltage DC test circuits, wiring, probe boards, fixtures, sensors and device interfaces.

 * Support equipment installation, commissioning, calibration, preventative maintenance and acceptance testing.

 * Maintain work instructions, equipment records, test logs, maintenance schedules and risk assessments.

 * Apply MSA, GR&R, SPC, capability analysis, Six Sigma, 8D and root-cause methods to improve repeatability and control.

 * Lead, provide technical guidance and coaching to technicians and interface with Reliability, R&D, Pilot line/Die Fab/ Wafer Fab, Manufacturing operations, Facilities, Quality, EHS and suppliers.

 * Maintain awareness of AC mains safety, isolation and grounding; the primary technical focus is DC test systems.