Optical Components Test Engineer or Quebec

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Plays a critical role in enabling reliable, high‑volume manufacturing of Ciena’s optical component technologies. This position partners closely with Research and Development (R&D), manufacturing partners, and cross‑functional 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 data‑driven test engineering excellence.

• 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, sub‑systems, and field returns
• Lead test system replication, transfer, bring‑up, and ongoing support at partner manufacturing sites

• 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems and software for production environments
• Demonstrated expertise in optical or high‑speed electronic test system development
• MATLAB experience; C# and/or python experience are an asset
• Strong understanding of optical component testing and manufacturing processes
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, or a related technical discipline
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and external partner teams
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills with a clear sense of accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent English (Bilingual: English/French is desirable)

• 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 sub‑systems
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, primarily to Asia

• 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

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.

• Soutenir la fabrication en diagnostiquant, en main tenant 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, de la durée des tests et de la réduction des coûts.
• Soutenir les analyses de défaillance, l’identification des causes fondamentales et la mise en œuvre d’actions correctives pour les composants, sous-systèmes et retours du terrain.
• Diriger le transfert, la mise en service et le soutien continu des systèmes de test chez les partenaires manufacturiers.

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