PON NPI Test Engineering Summer Student

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a motivated individual to join their PON NPI Test Engineering team. This role focuses on hands-on product and automation testing for Passive Optical Network products, contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions for ISP and data center customers. The successful candidate will engage in configuring test stations, validating equipment, and documenting processes in a collaborative environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth, with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation pay

Qualifications

• Completed first year of a bachelor's degree in engineering physics or related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of optical components and testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on product and automation testing.
• Document test processes and design test stations.

Skills

Python

GitHub

Problem Solving

Program Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Optical Engineering

Tools

C#

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

REST APIs

TensorFlow

Jira

BERTs

Oscilloscopes

Programmable Power Supplies

Optical Switches

Job description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

PON NPI Test Engineering is responsible for delivering test automation software to produce Ciena’s portfolio of PON (Passive Optical Network) products, which enable FFTx (Fiber-to-the-x) architectures for our ISP and data center customers. The group develops test automation and tools, defines test specifications, produces hardware and software documentation as well as supporting production at the factories of our contract manufacturing partners.

How You Will Contribute:

This position is based in our Ottawa office and requires your presence every day. Remote work or telecommuting options are not available for this role.

The exact role will be structured depending on the strengths of the successful candidate but will include:

• Hands-on product and automation testing
• Configuration and validation of test stations and equipment
• Documentation of test processes and test station design

The Must Haves:

• Completed first year of a bachelor's degree in engineering physics, electrical/optical engineering or a related field
• Fundamental knowledge of the operation of optical components
• Software skills in Python and Github

Assets:

• Proficiency/enjoyment in practical assignments (lab work)
• Enjoyment of problem solving
• Program debugging skills
• Proficiency in optical and electrical testing techniques
• Software skills and familiarity in associated toolchains – C#, GitHub Actions/Jenkins, REST APIs, TensorFlow/ML, Jira
• Familiarity with various test and automation instruments: BERTs, oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, optical switches, variable attenuators, optical power meters, fiber inspectors, multimeters

Pay Range:

The hourly pay range for this position is $24.50 - $33.00. 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.

In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.

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