Optical Components Test Engineer - Ottawa or Quebec City

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2 Locations
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84K-150K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Hardware • Internet of Things • Other • Software • Utilities
Ciena is a networking systems, services, and software company.
The Role
The Optical Components Test Engineer develops automated test systems, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and drives efficiency improvements in optical component manufacturing.
Summary Generated by Built In

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Optical Components Test Engineering 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.
How you will make an impact:

  • 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
    The must haves:
  • 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)

Nice to haves:

  • 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

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, 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.

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$

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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.
At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.  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 opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems and software for production environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in optical or high-speed electronic test system development
  • Expert-level programming skills for automated test environments (ATE)
  • Strong understanding of optical component testing and manufacturing processes
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, 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

Ciena Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ciena and has not been reviewed or approved by Ciena.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is often characterized as competitive or above-market in certain roles and regions, with references to market-aligned salary ranges and transparency around pay bands.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is frequently framed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, with indications that coverage can extend to dependents and is viewed as a meaningful component of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are described as flexible and generous, including Flex/uncapped PTO in many cases and additional paid time for volunteering.

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The Company
HQ: Hanover, MD
9,561 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future. Corporate/Brand Values: • Customer First • Integrity • Velocity • Innovation • Outstanding People We're the perfect size for you to make an impact. W Only Ciena has the depth of expertise and the culture of collaboration and partnership required to help our partners evolve. We do this by strategically integrating hardware, services, and software in an open environment to ensure our clients’ networks are ‘fit for flexibility’ today and into the f

Why Work With Us

We are known for our industry-firsts, including the first coherent optical solution, converged packet-optical platform, and intelligence automation platform. Our commitment extends beyond innovation, logging in over 35,000 volunteer hours and $2 million to worthy causes in 2023. We're the perfect size and culture for you to make a difference.

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