Lab Technician
Redmond, Washington
Systems Engineering & Customer Support – Hardware Engineering /
Full Time /
On-site
Lumotive’s award-winning optical semiconductor solutions enable advanced sensing and perception capabilities in next-generation consumer, mobility, and industrial automation products such as mobile devices, autonomous vehicles, and robots. The company’s patented Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) beam steering chips deliver an unparalleled combination of high performance, exceptional reliability, and low cost — all in a tiny, easily integrated solution. Lumotive has received measurable industry acclaim including Laser Focus World's 2024 Innovators Award; CES Innovation Awards in 2022, 2024, and 2025; Fast Company’s Next Big Thing in Tech 2023; a 2022 SPIE PRISM Award; and a prestigious Edison Award. Investors include Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, and Uniquest.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Technologist. In this position, you will play an essential role in building our unique LCM technology into cutting edge Lidar systems. While prior experience is not required, a strong interest in emerging technologies and willingness to learn are essential. You will work closely with our team of experienced engineers to support system prototype development and engineering operations.
Responsibilities:
- Component and sub-assembly intake and inventory management:
- Manage and optimize intake and quality control procedure for circuit boards, optomechanical components, and subassemblies.
- Track inventory of key component, subassembly, and systems on site and at contract manufacturer.
- Lidar system prototyping:
- Prototyping hands-on tasks including opto-mechanical precision assembly, optical alignment, system calibration, opto-electrical test and measurement.
- Set up workbench and build fixtures for system assembly, calibration and test.
- Lidar system quality control:
- Manage and optimize intake and incoming quality control of prototype parts, circuit boards, and subassemblies.
- Manage Lidar system outgoing quality control and engineering sample fulfillment.
- Support engineering and lab operations:
- Operate and maintain custom electro-optical test setup for system calibration, characterization and performance evaluation.
- Support system engineering lab equipment and ensure facility stays organized and functional.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or diploma in engineering related field or equivalent experience in a hardware lab or manufacturing environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Prior experience with opto-electronics product is highly preferred.
- Able to work under general supervision.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
$40,000 - $45,000 a year
Base pay is scaled depending on experience + Performance based Quarterly Bonus + Equity.
Benefits include but not limited to:
Health, dental and vision
FSA, HSA
PTO plus 14 paid company holidays
401K with 3% contribution
Stock Options
Life insurance and disability
