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 is a global leader in optical communications and as a part of Modem and Photonics LCM group, the ideal candidate has both hardware and software background and experience with factory production metrics and factory automation. Candidate must be flexible to changing inputs & highly technical problem solver, with interdisciplinary knowledge of software, and test & measurement, and feel at home in a multifaceted, multi-team engineering environment, acting as an interface between RMA, Repair, NPI, LCM, product design, other test engineering teams, and the volume production line!
Your daily routine will include developing automated software solutions in C# and Cloud and Ai space. Once fully tested, you will then deploy these solutions globally at our manufacturing sites. You may also be developing, building, troubleshooting, and supporting test station automation used in Ciena’s production lines for the modems/photonics crafted by Ciena. You will also be part of test systems and new tools which are required for the next generation of products, to grow our testing capabilities, which will be deployed abroad at the sites of our manufacturing partners.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop test automation software, test sequences and test instructions
- Provide test guidance and Design For Testability analysis at the R&D reviews
- Support the LCM, Repair, & NPI team with test tools during the prototype development
- Testing alpha and beta prototypes in the lab to validate the test process
- Support the Contract Manufacturer (CM) for testing of prototypes and production
- Develop fault isolation troubleshooting tools and document troubleshooting guidelines
- Optimize test methods to increase test throughput and robustness
- Create new tools to scale test capabilities to higher volumes, reducing test time
- Provide interfaces for other groups to use the new tools with different technologies
- Integrate test station into the CIENA corporate manufacturing system (define process flow, interface to data base, etc.)
- Adapt new technologies to improve or replace existing test processes;
Required Skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Team player to optimally collaborate with cross functional teams around the world;
- Self-motivated, well-organized with a willingness to learn;
- Assertiveness to drive our contract manufacturer engineers / technicians;
- Speaking and writing: MUST be proficient English (Spanish/Thai an asset)
- Ability and willingness to travel abroad occasionally as per business need
- Strong technical skills with hands on experience in test & debugging of telecom products
- Experience with Contract Manufacturer environment
- Familiar with the laboratory environment and test equipment
- Hands on experience in software development C#/Python and Cloud/Ai Tools
- Test Systems implementation experience, Security standards and protocols
- Curiosity to experiment with new technologies, to tackle current problems
- Experience with Electro-Optics Secure product development and testing
- Ability to navigate PCB schematic and layout tools
- Knowledge of the Ciena Optical Modem products desirable
- Bachelor or Master of Engineering Degree (Security, Computers, Electronics)
- Minimum of 5-8 years experience in Software/CMs/TestEng
Salary Range:
The salary range for this role in Canada is $88, 600 - $141, 500
The salary range for this role in the USA is $92, 000 - $147, 000
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.
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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.
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