Do you enjoy challenging the status quo and making improvements? Come nurture your passion and become our Industrial Engineer!Joining the Coractive family means benefiting from a workplace that values the professional development of its team members, offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, a comprehensive group insurance plan, private medical coverage, and much more!We are seeking an experienced Optical Fiber Scientist to lead the development of advanced optical fiber technologies. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise in optical fiber design and simulation with strong project management skills to drive research and development activities from concept through prototype and process transfer.The role will focus on the design, modeling, optimization, and development of novel specialty optical fibers while coordinating multidisciplinary teams involved in fiber fabrication, characterization, and manufacturing process development.The use of English is required for the following reasons:The incumbent will be required to communicate regularly with clients, suppliers, partners, or colleagues located outside Quebec whose working language is English.Interested in this role? Here are the challenges you'll face in more detail:Design and optimize state of the art specialty optical fibers for divers' sectors and applicationPerform numerical modeling and simulation of optical fiber structures and light propagationConduct tests directly on optical fiber production equipment and fiber characterisationAnalyze fiber characteristics including attenuation, dispersion, birefringence, mode-field distribution, nonlinear effects,



and polarization propertiesProvide customer support and technical assistance as request from clients and partnersDevelop innovative fiber architectures to meet performance requirementsInterpret simulation results and translate them into practical fiber designsLead the development of novel specialty fibersParticipate actively in fiber fabrication and process development activitiesCollaborate with process engineers to optimize preform manufacturing, fiber drawing, coating, and post-processing operationsEstablish design-to-manufacturing methodologiesAnalyze process data and implement continuous improvement initiativesSupport scale-up from laboratory prototypes to industrial productionMaintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends in fiber optics and photonicsContribute to intellectual property generation, patents, scientific publications, and technology roadmapsDefine project objectives, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource requirementsCoordinate activities among design, simulation, process engineering, manufacturing, and testing teamsMonitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of technical objectives.Prepare technical reports, project reviews, and presentations for management and stakeholders.We are looking for a candidate with the following profile:PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldAt least five (5) years of experience in research and development related to design, simulation, development and cleanroom operationsKnowledge of fiber characterization tools and techniques for performance evaluationAttention to detail, rigorous, organized,



and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentCreativity and a commitment to excellenceExcellent problem-solving skills and a focus on developing innovative solutions; Excellent oral and written communication skillsAdvanced proficiency in EnglishEssential to knowledge on software simulation tools such as Matlab and ComsolDesired to have knowledge on the design, fabrication, and characterization of microstructure, and hollow-core silica optical fiber technologyDesired to have knowledge on various materials analysis techniques (TGA, TMA, EDX, SEM, XRD, Raman, etc.)Knowledge of guided/coupled optics and free-space propagation of light beamsDesign and development of equipment for experimental operationsExperience with MCVD-type production tools (desirable)Demonstrated autonomy, resourcefulness, and initiativeWillingness to travel and attend training abroadAbility to perform manual laborThat little "extra" that distinguishes Coractive employees?- Dare to do things differently to create value and achieve objectives- Cultivate your passion by being curious, imaginative, and committed to continuous learning- Go further together by fostering inclusion in a positive setting- Share more, learn more by focusing on the exchange of ideas and transparency- Exceed expectations by taking initiative and being rigorous every dayAre you fascinated or even passionate about the world of science and technology? Joining Coractive means joining a leading company in the manufacture of optical fibers for a variety of industrial applications, serving clients all over the world, for 25 years now!Want to be part of the team? Apply directly online or send your resume to [email protected]. Also visit our website www.Coractive.Com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn!Note: Coractive is committed to an equal access program. The use of masculine pronouns in this text is solely for the purpose of brevity. We believe in the principle of employment equity and are open to accommodations during the selection process.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Optical Fiber Scientist (Quebec City)
🏢 Coractive
📍 Quebec City