Description

Position: Optical Test Automation Co-op/Intern

Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 8-12 Months

Date: Winter 2027 (Starting January 4th)

Location: Onsite, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a candidate for a Bachelor's degree or College Diploma in Electronic and Communication Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

- Support optical system verification testing activities for Nokia networking solutions.
- Maintain and enhance optical testbeds to support testing requirements and project objectives.
- Execute test plans and document results for system validation activities.
- Develop and maintain Python-based automation tools for test execution, data collection, and reporting.
- Automate data extraction, cleansing, and analysis processes to improve test efficiency.
- Utilize AI-powered tools to support prediction, analysis, and classification of test results.
- Work with IQNOS and GX line system platforms and various optical laboratory instruments.
- Analyze test outcomes and prepare presentations and technical summaries to communicate findings.




- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

- Basic understanding of fiber optics and optical fiber communication technologies.

Programming experience with Python.

- Exposure to laboratory environments involving fiber optics, photonics, or optical communications.
- Understanding of automation concepts and Python-based development.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team workplace.
- Self-motivated and proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.

It Would Be Nice If You Also Had:

- Knowledge of Machine Learning and Neural Network concepts.
- Coursework or project experience in Fiber Optics, Optoelectronic Devices, Quantum Electronics, Machine Learning, or Neural Networks.
- Familiarity with predictive data analysis techniques.
- Experience with automated data cleanup and analytics frameworks.
- Exposure to AI tools and technologies used for engineering analysis and automation.
- Experience working with optical communication systems, testing environments, or related laboratory equipment.

📌 Optical Test Automation Co-op/Intern (Canada)
🏢 Nokia Global
📍 Canada