Test Fixture Build Project Manager

Ciena • Ottawa, ON

1d • Onsite

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. This role is within the Test Station and Fixture build team, working in the TEAL lab.

Requirements

• Familiar with Laboratory environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to provide feedback to team members in a clear and constructive manner.
• Work with cross functional teams and CM’s around the world to support completing NPI tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Willingness to engage others to achieve results.
• Skills to schedule and plan activities around project completion.

Responsibilities

• Program Manage Test fixture and mechanical assembly.
• Provide scheduling and meet deadlines as per overall build requirements.
• Provide guidance and scheduling support to external contractors for development and build of test fixtures.
• Mechanical capable role to support Test Station Fixture Assembly.
• Test station documentation, builds, inventory management, equipment tracking, PO requests and tracking.
• Test Station assembly, documentation & maintenance.
• Mechanical assembly of circuit packs and test jigs, both following work instructions and creating work instructions.
• Equipment tracking & escalation of material shortages to trigger new orders.
• Install and solder electronic components.
• Removal and reinstallation of components.
• Addition of wire barnacles, PCB trace modifications and other board upgrades as directed by designers and test engineers.
• Visual inspection of PCBA and repair work to confirm compliance with corporate and industry standard.
• Provide feedback on assembly issues to assist engineers in development of shop instructions for factory deployment.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• 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
• other leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed