About the Role
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.
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 $96,600 - $154,400
•The annual pay range for this position in Quebec City is $87,000 - $139,000
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting Ciena's diverse products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range information provided 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.
