Assembler

Insight Global; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on candidate to support the assembly of Ciena Test Stations, including wiring, configuration, and maintenance of electrical and optical test setups. You will read layouts, support inventory, and coordinate with engineers on prototype builds and deployments.

The role emphasizes independent work within multidisciplinary teams, strong troubleshooting, and adherence to documentation standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Education in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools
• Understanding of Fiber Optic handling procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly documentation
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and schedules

Responsibilities

• Build, wire, configure, and maintain electrical and optical test stations.
• Read and interpret layout drawings, wiring diagrams, fiber routing documentation, and assembly instructions.
• Support inventory management, equipment tracking, and material planning activities.
• Identify and address equipment shortages or operational issues.
• Conduct detailed inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and rework of electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
• Remove and reinstall electronic components as required.
• Verify repair quality through visual inspections and compliance checks against company and industry standards.
• Provide technical feedback to engineers to improve manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Create and update work instructions, setup guides, and system diagrams.
• Support scheduling, planning, and coordination activities for test station deployments and prototype builds.
• Communicate progress updates and technical findings to engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Fiber optic handling

Windows environments

Reading technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

The Test Station Engineering & Lab Management team is seeking motivated and hands-on candidate to support the assembly of Ciena Test Stations. Successful candidates will contribute to test station assembly, prototype validation, product troubleshooting, laboratory operations, and mechanical integration activities supporting advanced optical transport platforms. The assembled test stations packaged and shipped to Contract Manufactures all over the world to test Ciena product.

Test Station Assembly & Support

Build, wire, configure, and maintain electrical and optical test stations.

Read and interpret layout drawings, wiring diagrams, fiber routing documentation, and assembly instructions.

Support inventory management, equipment tracking, and material planning activities.

Identify and escape equipment shortages or operational issues.

Conduct detailed inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and rework of electronic and electromechanical assemblies.

Remove and reinstall electronic components as required.

Verify repair quality through visual inspections and compliance checks against company and industry standards.

Provide technical feedback to engineers to improve manufacturing and assembly processes.

Documentation & Process Support

Create and update work instructions, setup guides, and system diagrams.

Support scheduling, planning, and coordination activities for test station deployments and prototype builds.

Communicate progress updates and technical findings to engineering teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools.
• Understanding of Fiber Optic handling procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments.
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and schedules.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or test engineering environment.
• Experience assembling, troubleshooting, or repairing electronic hardware.
• Soldering experience and familiarity with electronic component installation.
• Knowledge of telecommunications systems, optical networking products, and industry standards.
• Working experience handling Fiber Optics.
• Capable of using proper procedures to do installation and routing of fiber optic cables

Compensation:

$21/hr - $43/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.