Process Automation Manager

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: Manager who will lead the advancement of AI-based process optimization, data-driven manufacturing innovation, and Industrial Engineering (IE) across our semiconductor laser production lines. Lead the development and deployment of AI/ML models for yield improvement, anomaly detection, and process optimization Promote data-driven decision-making by building dashboards, automated analysis tools, and data pipelines Identify and execute manufacturing improvement projects focusing on cycle-time reduction, bottleneck removal, and process stability Collaborate with product, quality, and process engineering teams to implement integrated manufacturing solutions Expected Background: Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field Several years of experience in manufacturing engineering or data analytics Strong motivation to apply AI technologies to real manufacturing challenges Experience leading technical projects or improvement activities Expected Skill: Hands-on experience applying AI or machine-learning techniques to real datasets or manufacturing problems Practical experience with data analysis tools (Python, SQL, JMP, Power BI, etc.) Understanding of manufacturing processes and basic industrial engineering concepts Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Fluent Japanese speaker and Basic communication skills in English (reading/writing and participating in online meetings or email discussions) Preferred Skills: Experience in high-tech or semiconductor manufacturing Knowledge of MES systems or digital manufacturing tools Experience applying AI models to real-world production operations 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. Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.