Senior Optical Technician

Ranovus; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa seeks a Senior Optical Technician. This role supports laser development, optical packaging, and precision assembly. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of R&D experience and a diploma in relevant fields. Responsibilities include maintaining lab readiness, troubleshooting, and operating assembly stations. Strong manual dexterity and practical troubleshooting skills are required. The organization values safety and organized lab operations.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in R&D lab, advanced manufacturing, or photonics/optoelectronics.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in optical coupling and power measurements.

Responsibilities

• Support laser development and optical packaging build.
• Perform precision optical assembly under microscope.
• Operate semi/automated assembly and test stations.

Skills

Hands-on technical contribution

Strong manual dexterity

Practical troubleshooting skills

Education

Technician/Technologist diploma (Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Photonics)

Tools

Test & measurement tools (eg. SMU/OSA/scope/DAQ)

Job description

Overview

Senior Optical Technician. Social networking, machine learning, and big data analytics demand ever-increasing network connectivity. RANOVUS, with operations in Ottawa, Canada, Nuremberg, Germany, and San Jose, USA, is a solutionprovider for the next generation data center infrastructures. We aim to deliver advanced technology that minimizes environmental impact through lower power dissipation. Working with world class fabrication partners, RANOVUS is the leader in the application of unique new technologies to fiber-optic communications products for data centers.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on technical contributor supporting laser development and advanced optical packaging - silicon photonics product build, while also helping assemble, debug, and maintain prototype and automated assembly and test systems.
• Support laser and photonics R&D experiments: setup, execution, data capture, and clear result summaries.
• Perform precision optical assembly under microscope: handling of laser dies/sub-mounts, micro-optics, fiber arrays/ferrules, inspection and rework as needed.
• Build/maintain fiber and cable routing/harnessing for prototype and scale-up test/assembly systems (strain relief, cleanliness, repeatability).
• Operate semi/automated assembly and test stations; follow work instructions and contribute to process improvement.
• Support station bring-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance (sensors, actuators custom pick-up heads, motion/fixtures, basic lab instrumentation).
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs; maintain service logs and lab readiness.
• Maintain safe, organized lab operations (ESD/laser safety, 5S, consumables/tool control).

Preferred Assets

• Technician/Technologist diploma (Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Photonics or similar) or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years hands-on experience in R&D lab, advanced manufacturing, automation equipment support, or photonics/optoelectronics.
• Strong manual dexterity (small parts/microscope work) and disciplined documentation.
• Practical troubleshooting skills; can work independently and collaboratively.

Additional Assets (nice to have)

• Fiber optics handling/cleanliness, optical coupling and power measurements.
• Micro-optics assembly, die attach, wire bonding, laser burn-in/test, wafer handling.
• Fine-pitch soldering/rework, harness build practices.
• Test & measurement tools (eg. SMU/OSA/scope/DAQ), motion/vision/automation station experience.