Optical Components Test Engineer

Ciena • Ottawa, ON

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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. 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Hands‑on experience with MATLAB and National Instruments test tools
• Extensive test equipment control and automation experience
• Background 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

Responsibilities

• Support volume manufacturing by debugging, maintaining, and enhancing automated test systems for optical components
• Drive capital efficiency through test time reduction, yield improvement, and optimization of test strategies
• Enhance fault isolation and troubleshooting capabilities to improve manufacturing and field issue resolution
• Support failure analysis, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation for components, sub‑systems, and field returns
• Enable successful new product introduction through testing of prototype, pre-production, and pilot builds at manufacturing partners
• Lead test system replication, transfer, bring‑up, and ongoing support at partner manufacturing sites

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees