Optical Components Test Engineer - Ottawa or Quebec City

Optical Components Test Engineer - Ottawa or Quebec City

10 Oct
|
Ciena
|
Ottawa

10 Oct

Ciena

Ottawa

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.

Optical Components Test Engineering enables reliable, high-volume manufacturing of optical component technologies through automated test solutions that support sustaining products and new product introduction activities. The role partners with research and development, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction through data-driven test engineering practices.

How you will make an impact:

- Debug, maintain, and enhance automated test systems used in high-volume optical component manufacturing.
- Provide technical guidance for test instrument selection and test station design.
- Drive test time reduction, yield improvement, and optimization of production test strategies.
- Conduct failure analysis, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions for components, sub-systems, and field returns.
- Lead test system replication, transfer, bring-up, and ongoing support at partner manufacturing sites.

The must haves:

- Education: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, or a related technical discipline OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems and software for production environments. Application of optical or high-speed electronic test system development. Utilization of MATLAB; C# and/or Python experience is an asset. Application of optical component testing and manufacturing processes. Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional and external partner teams. Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with accountability; fluent English required and 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 driving yield improvement initiatives using data analytics.




- Exposure to failure analysis of optical components and sub-systems.
- 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.

Ingénierie des tests des composants optiques L’équipe d’ingénierie des tests des composants optiques joue un rôle essentiel dans la mise en œuvre d’une fabrication fiable et à haut volume des technologies de composants optiques de Ciena. Ce poste collabore étroitement avec les équipes de recherche et développement (R&D;) et avec des partenaires manufacturiers afin de fournir des solutions de test automatisées robustes à la fois pour des produits matures et pour des produits en phase d’introduction (NPI). Ce rôle offre l’occasion d’influencer directement la qualité des produits, l’efficacité de la fabrication et la satisfaction des clients grâce à de l’ingénierie de test basée sur des données.

Comment vous aurez un impact :

- Soutenir la fabrication en diagnostiquant, en maintenant et en optimisant les systèmes de test automatisés pour les composants optiques.
- Fournir une expertise technique pour la sélection des instruments de test et la conception des stations de test.
- Favoriser l’amélioration continue du rendement des produits, la durée des tests et la réduction des coûts.
- Diriger le transfert, la mise en service et le soutien continu des systèmes de test chez les partenaires manufacturiers.

Exigences essentielles :

- Plus de 5 ans d’expérience dans le développement de systèmes et de logiciels de test automatisés pour des environnements de production.
- Expertise démontrée dans le développement de systèmes de test optiques ou électroniques à haute vitesse.
- Expérience avec MATLAB; la connaissance de C# et/ou Python est considérée comme un atout.
- Bonne compréhension des méthodes d’essai de composants optiques et des processus de fabrication.




- Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en génie électrique, informatique, physique de l’ingénierie ou dans une discipline technique connexe.
- Capacité démontrée à collaborer efficacement avec des équipes multidisciplinaires et des partenaires externes.
- Excellentes aptitudes en analyse, communication et résolution de problèmes, avec un grand sens des responsabilités.

Atouts supplémentaires :

- Vaste expérience en contrôle et automatisation d’équipements de test.
- Expérience dans le soutien aux activités de test auprès de partenaires manufacturiers mondiaux.
- Expérience dans la mise en œuvre d’initiatives d’amélioration du rendement à l’aide de l’analyse de données.
- Connaissance de l’analyse de défaillance des composants et sous-systèmes optiques.
- Excellentes aptitudes à la communication écrite et orale; anglais courant.
- Capacité de voyager jusqu’à 10 % du temps, principalement en Asie.

Échelle salariale :

La rémunération annuelle pour ce poste se situe entre 84, 700$ - 135, 300$.

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.

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 chance, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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📌 Optical Components Test Engineer - Ottawa or Quebec City
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