Junior Test Engineer, Test Station Validation
About The Position
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. Ciena Canada ULC is seeking a motivated Junior Test Engineer, Test Station Validation to contribute to the development and validation of test systems supporting optical networking hardware. This role enables early career engineers to build technical expertise through applied testing, automation, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. The position plays a key role in improving validation efficiency and product reliability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in test engineering, hardware validation, or a related discipline
- Application of MATLAB, NI TestStand, or Python for test automation through coursework or practical exposure
- Application of electrical circuit analysis, PCB design concepts, and hardware testing principles
- Problem-solving aptitude demonstrated through technical or academic work
- Collaboration and communication demonstrated through team-based environments
- Ability to document technical findings and communicate results clearly
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to automation frameworks or testing tools
Responsibilities
- Design and implement test plans and procedures for validating test stations and systems
- Develop and debug automated test sequences using MATLAB, NI TestStand, or Python
- Contribute to automated testing framework development to improve efficiency and reliability
- Perform hands-on testing and debugging of electrical circuits, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), and test hardware
- Collaborate with hardware design and engineering teams to identify and resolve test station issues
- Execute hardware verification activities including functional and performance testing
- Document test results, observations, and issues for review and process improvement
Benefits
- 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
- vacation time
- Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
