Senior Photonics Test Engineer

Jabil Circuit; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Circuit is seeking a Photonics / Optical Test Development Engineer for its growing Test Engineering team in Ottawa. The successful candidate will develop test strategies, manage test systems, and collaborate across teams to enhance photonics product testing. This role demands a strong engineering background and significant experience in test development, focusing on both hardware and software solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a test development environment.
• Experience with standard test equipment for optical products.
• Good understanding of fundamental optical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing test solutions for photonics products.
• Generate test documentation and support training.
• Perform hands-on design verification testing in R&D.

Skills

Testing of photonics technology

Manufacturing test strategies

Root cause analysis

Programming tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Test Stand

LabVIEW

C / C++

C#

Job description

Jabil is looking for a Photonics / Optical Test Development Engineer to become part of its growing Test Engineering team. As a Test Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing test solutions for photonics / optics products; including developing the test strategy and test plan, selecting / sourcing test equipment and test fixtures / hardware, developing the test automation software, and deploying the completed test solutions worldwide at Jabil manufacturing sites and / or design verification labs.

You will work closely with customers and Jabil’s extended cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Program Management, Quality) to deliver optimized manufacturing test solutions for both customer and Jabil-designed products. You will also support R&D in evaluating performance of early product releases.

You will be a strong team player and play a critical member in defining future test strategies for the Photonics Test Engineering team at Jabil.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and optimize manufacturing test strategies for new and existing photonics products.
• Develop manufacturing and / or design verification test plans for optimal test coverage, test time and cost efficiency. Develop test capacity analyses for product demand forecasts provided by Sales / Business Managers.
• Develop test hardware solutions including selection of test equipment and design of test fixtures / test PCBAs.
• Develop test software solutions including test automation scripts, operator GUI and data analysis using software languages such as Python, C#, MATLAB, etc.
• Verify test station operation, performance, stability and robustness.
• Perform hands-on design verification testing (DVT) of prototypes in R&D labs when requested. Maximize reuse of DVT software for subsequent manufacturing test solution.
• Generate test documentation such as test plans, test hardware requirements and descriptions, test software requirements / descriptions, test equipment lists, test procedures, debug / troubleshooting manuals, test capacity analysis, training plans, etc.
• Provide test / diagnostics training to technicians, test operators and other test engineers as required.
• Support root cause analysis / troubleshooting activities on NPI and volume product in test. Analyze test data to determine issues with product test performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing budgets, quoting new projects and estimating cost impact of change requests.
• Collaborate with extended teams to develop project schedules and execute projects to completion.

Development of test solution quotes :

• Development and definition of test strategy for new or challenging products / technologies
• Test solution quotes typically include, but are not limited to :

o Price and schedule commitment

o Hardware, Software and Documentation package description

o Specification of tester validation criteria and required customer deliverables.

• The process of developing test solution quotes includes, but is not limited to :

o Use of the automated quote system and quote tools.

o Completion of quotes on-schedule

• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Typically reports to Manager Test Engineering
• Coaches other team members and participates in guiding and implementing best test practices throughout the organization.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Requirements :

• Demonstrated experience in the testing of photonics technology (devices, modules, line cards, shelves, etc.)
• Strong knowledge English (both spoken and written). Able to converse on technical topics in English, and to prepare and present reports in English.
• Good understanding of manufacturing test strategies for optical products.
• Good understanding of the differences between manufacturing test and design verification test.
• Experience with standard test equipment used for test and characterization of fiber-optic products, such as bit error rate testers, optical power meters, optical amplifiers, optical spectrum analyzers, wavelength meters, etc.
• Good understanding of fundamental optical concepts such as optical power, optical power loss / gain, optical wavelength / spectrum, polarization, polarization dependent loss, optical signal-to-noise ratio, etc.
• Good understanding of key test and measurement concepts utilized in optical characterization of transmitters, receivers and transceivers, such as bit error rate, eye diagram characterization, jitter, etc.

Beneficial Requirements :

• Experience with developing test automation software / scripts using standard software languages, such as Python, MATLAB, Test Stand, LabVIEW, C / C++, C#
• Experience with testing pluggable transceivers, such as SFP, QSFP, OSFP, CFP2 / CFP4, etc.
• Experience with support of manufacturing sites, where optical products are built and tested.
• Some experience with functional testing of PCBAs is desirable.
• Experience in developing cost-effective test stations for volume manufacturing.

General Requirements :

• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Fluent in use of programming tools.
• Works well within a team environment.
• Self-starter, highly motivated and with strong desire of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to develop project schedules, budgets and track projects to completion.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree required in an engineering discipline from a college or university related to a technology field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a test development environment.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Up to 15% travel, as business requires, typically international.

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