Optoelectronics Wafer Test Engineering

RANOVUS Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranovus Inc. in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Test Hardware Engineer to own the physical hardware of our optoelectronics wafer test station, including motion systems, probing, optical mounts, cabling, and fixtures. The role spans design, build, integration and debugging.

You will design fixtures in CAD, integrate motion stages and detectors, and work with vendors to source components while improving wafer handling and throughput. Equal opportunity employer committed to accessible recruitment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Engineering Physics; 1–3 years of relevant industry experience; graduate degree is an asset.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and the preparation of engineering drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Hands-on experience with wiring and electrical test equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures, chucks, probe mounts, and fiber mounts in CAD and maintain drawings, BOMs, and inventory records.
• Integrate motion stages (e.g., Zaber), probes, detectors, and thermal control systems into the test station.
• Build and route cabling, diagnose and resolve grounding, shielding, and electrical noise issues.
• Source components and manage relationships with vendors and machine shops, including the purchase order process.
• Improve wafer handling, measurement repeatability, and throughput as wafer sizes and production volumes increase.

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics / Engineering Physics degree

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Optoelectronics Wafer Test Engineering: Job Description

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Department: Research & Development (R&D)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Ranovus is a semiconductor company with global operations, powering the data behind next-generation AI and data center networks. We design and build advanced hardware that transfers large volumes of data quickly and efficiently between computing systems in data centers worldwide. Our technology improves performance while reducing energy consumption and environmental impact, supporting the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. At Ranovus, you will join a collaborative, inclusive team that values continuous learning, flexibility, and meaningful work with global impact.

Test Hardware Engineer

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Test Hardware Engineer to take ownership of the physical hardware of our optoelectronics wafer test station, including motion systems, probing, optical mounts, cabling, and fixtures. This is a hands-on role spanning design, build, integration, and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures, chucks, probe mounts, and fiber mounts in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks), and maintain the associated drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and inventory records.
• Integrate motion stages (e.g., Zaber), probes, detectors, and thermal control systems into the test station.
• Build and route cabling, and diagnose and resolve grounding, shielding, and electrical noise issues.
• Source components and manage relationships with vendors and machine shops, including the purchase order process.
• Improve wafer handling, measurement repeatability, and throughput as wafer sizes and production volumes increase.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Engineering Physics, with 1–3 years of relevant industry experience; a graduate degree is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and the preparation of engineering drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Hands-on experience with wiring and electrical test equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Assets: Experience with precision motion or opto-mechanical systems, wafer probers, fiber alignment, thermal management, and cleanroom or ESD practices.

Ranovusis an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including those from equity-deserving and underrepresented communities. We are committed to an accessible recruitment processin accordance withthe Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We are committed to delivering a respectful and transparent candidate experience, with clear andtimelycommunication at every stage of the process.RanovusInc. is committed toleveragingnew technologiesand working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be usedto support elements of our hiring process. These tools are designed to enhance consistency and efficiency, not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people, guided by care, context, and fairness.

Thank you for your interest in joining Ranovus. We look forward to connecting with you.