Visual Inspection Engineer

lumentum· Lumentum Japan, Inc.
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📍 Japan - SagamiharaFull time

About this role

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!

Responsibilities:

  • Install, qualify, and maintain automated optical inspection (AOI) systems.
  • Apply AI technologies to semiconductor product visual inspection.
  • Improve product appearance and reduce visual defects.
  • Monitor visual inspection yield and implement corrective actions.
  • Develop and optimize rule-based inspection recipes.
  • Deploy visual inspection systems and best practices to overseas sites.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and equipment suppliers.

Expected Background:

  • Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in engineering, science, computer science, or a related field.
  • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, visual inspection, or equipment engineering.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluent Japanese communication skills.
  • Basic English communication skills for emails, documents, and online meetings.

Expected Skill:

  • Mandatory experience implementing automated visual inspection using rule-based methods.
  • Mandatory experience applying AI to visual inspection.
  • Experience with AOI system installation, qualification, and recipe development.
  • Experience analyzing inspection data and improving yield.
  • Experience deploying systems or processes across multiple manufacturing sites is preferred.
  • Experience with Python, image processing, machine learning, or data analysis is preferred.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Visual Inspection Engineer position at lumentum?
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Where is the Visual Inspection Engineer position at lumentum located?
This Visual Inspection Engineer role at lumentum is based in Japan - Sagamihara. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Visual Inspection Engineer role at lumentum full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Visual Inspection Engineer role in the Lumentum Japan, Inc. department at lumentum.
Which team or department does the Visual Inspection Engineer at lumentum belong to?
This Visual Inspection Engineer position is part of the Lumentum Japan, Inc. department at lumentum. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Visual Inspection Engineer position at lumentum?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to lumentum's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Visual Inspection Engineer job at lumentum posted?
This Visual Inspection Engineer position at lumentum was posted on Sep 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Visual Inspection Engineer
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