As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach.

Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging.

Were a technology company that leads with our humanitydriving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Optical Components Test Engineering plays a critical role in enabling reliable, highvolume manufacturing of Cienas optical component technologies.

This position partners closely with Research and Development (R&D;), manufacturing partners, and crossfunctional teams to deliver robust, automated test solutions that support both sustaining products and new product introduction (NPI).

The role offers the opportunity to directly influence product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction through datadriven test engineering excellence.

How you will make an impact: Support high-volume manufacturing by debugging, maintaining, and enhancing automated test systems for optical components Provide technical insight into test instrument selection and station design Drive capital efficiency through test time reduction, yield improvement, and optimization of test strategies Support failure analysis, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation for components, subsystems, and field returns Lead test system replication, transfer, bringup, and ongoing support at partner manufacturing sites The must haves: 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems and software for production environments Demonstrated expertise in optical or highspeed electronic test system development MATLAB experience; C# and/or python experience are an asset Strong understanding of optical component testing and manufacturing processes Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, or a related technical discipline Proven ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional and external partner teams Strong analytical, communication, and problemsolving skills with a explicit sense of accountability Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent English (Bilingual: English/French is desirable) Nice to haves:



Extensive test equipment control and automation experience Background in supporting test activities across global manufacturing partners Experience in driving yield improvement initiatives using data analytics Exposure to failure analysis of optical components and subsystems Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, primarily to Asia Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position in Ottawa is $94, 100 - $150, 300 The annual pay range for this position in Quebec City is $84, 700 - $135, 300 Ingnierie des tests des composants optiques Lquipe dingnierie des tests des composants optiques joue un rle essentiel dans la mise en uvre dune fabrication fiable et haut volume des technologies de composants optiques de Ciena.

Ce poste collabore troitement avec les quipes de recherche et dveloppement (R&D;) et avec des partenaires manufacturiers afin de fournir des solutions de test automatises robustes la fois pour des produits matures et pour des produits en phase dintroduction (NPI).

Ce rle offre loccasion dinfluencer directement la qualit des produits, lefficacit de la fabrication et la satisfaction des clients grce de lingnierie de test base sur des donnes.

Comment vous aurez un impact: Soutenir la fabrication en diagnostiquant, en maintenant et en optimisant les systmes de test automatiss pour les composants optiques.

Fournir une expertise technique pour la slection des instruments de test et la conception des stations de test.

Favoriser lamlioration continue du rendement des produits, de la dure des tests et de la rduction des cots Soutenir les analyses de dfaillance, lidentification des causes fondamentales et la mise en uvre dactions correctives pour les composants, sous-systmes et retours du terrain.

Diriger le transfert, la mise en service et le soutien continu des systmes de test chez les partenaires manufacturiers.

Exigences essentielles: Plus de 5 ans dexprience dans le dveloppement de systmes et de logiciels de test automatiss pour des environnements de production.

Expertise dmontre dans le dveloppement de systmes de test optiques ou lectroniques haute vitesse.

Exprience avec MATLAB; la connaissance de C# et/ou Python est considre comme un atout.

Bonne comprhension des mthodes dessai de composants optiques et des processus de fabrication.





Baccalaurat ou matrise en gnie lectrique, informatique, physique de lingnierie ou dans une discipline technique connexe.

Capacit dmontre collaborer efficacement avec des quipes multidisciplinaires et des partenaires externes.

Excellentes aptitudes en analyse, communication et rsolution de problmes, avec un grand sens des responsabilits.

Atouts supplmentaires: Vaste exprience en contrle et automatisation dquipements de test.

Exprience dans le soutien aux activits de test auprs de partenaires manufacturiers mondiaux.

Exprience dans la mise en uvre dinitiatives damlioration du rendement laide de lanalyse de donnes.

Connaissance de lanalyse de dfaillance des composants et sous-systmes optiques.

Excellentes aptitudes la communication crite et orale; anglais courant Capacit de voyager jusqu 10 % du temps, principalement en Asie chelle salariale: La rmunration annuelle pour ce poste se situe entre 84, 700$ - 135, 300$ #LI-WH1 Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.

Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.

In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.

We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.

Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

📌 Optical Components Test Engineer - Ottawa or Quebec City (Kanata)
🏢 Ciena Canada ULC
📍 Kanata