About the role#
Join our New Product Introduction team to develop and enhance testing processes for photonic products. You will work on our next-generation Reconfigurable Line System platform. This role involves validating new test stations, creating automated test sequences, and improving existing testing methods. You will gain hands-on experience with optical systems and telecommunications while working alongside our engineering group.
What you'll do#
- 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, and switches.
- Analyze electronic and optical circuits to improve test efficiency and accuracy.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering.
- Solid understanding of electronic design, including components, schematics, PCB design, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong technical comprehension and deductive reasoning skills.
- Proven ability in troubleshooting and problem analysis.
- Functional proficiency in both English and French, spoken and written.
- Knowledge of C or C#, the NI software suite (LabView, TestStand, CVI), optical measurements, or photonics is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Work Modality: On-site with occasional hybrid flexibility and potential travel.
- Duration: 8 months with the possibility of extension.
- Compensation: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Access to an on-site gym, complimentary coffee and tea, volleyball and softball courts, and on-site parking.
About Ciena
Ciena operates as a public company in the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1992, the firm builds networking systems, automation software, and interconnects for data transmission. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Hanover, Maryland. The company employs over 10,000 people and focuses on high-speed connectivity solutions.
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