New Product Introduction – Photonic Test Engineer (Co-op)
Location: 2351 Alfred Nobel Blvd #300, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 2A9
Duration: 8 months (possibility of extension)
Work Mode: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, primarily on-site, with occasional hybrid flexibility, with potential travel opportunities
About the Role
Join our New Product Introduction (NPI) team and become part of the group responsible for developing and enhancing testing processes for cutting-edge photonic products. You'll work on Ciena's next-generation Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) platform and play a key role in validating new test stations, designing automated test sequences, and improving existing processes.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an Electrical Engineering student with strong technical problem-solving skills and an interest in photonics, optical systems, and telecommunications.
Key Responsibilities
•Validate testing stations for next-generation photonic products
•Develop automated laboratory tests for photonic boards
•Create debugging tools and user guides
•Collaborate on the development of software tools for testing
•Validate new optical equipment (including lasers, attenuators, switches, etc.)
•Analyze electronic and optical circuits to improve test efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications
•Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
•Solid understanding of electronic design: components, schematics, PCB design, manufacturing processes
•Strong technical comprehension and deductive reasoning skills
•Skilled in troubleshooting and problem analysis
•Functional proficiency in both English and French (spoken and written)
Preferred Skills (Assets)
•Programming experience in C or C#
•Familiarity with the NI software suite (LabView, TestStand, CVI)
•Hands-on experience with optical measurements
•Foundational knowledge in telecommunications and photonics
Perks & Benefits
•Free on-site gym access
•Complimentary coffee and tea
•Volleyball and softball courts
•On-site parking
•Fun company events and team activities
Pay Range
The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00.
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.
In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
