Senior Test Engineer – Fiber Optics & Automated NPI

VIAVI Solutions; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 6,800 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions in Ottawa designs and deploys automated test systems for fiber optic lab equipment. The Senior Test Engineer supports new product introduction and sustains test methods for manufacturing and service across global sites.

The role requires hands-on hardware/software test development, collaboration with R&D, and travel up to 15% to Asia contract manufacturers. English is the primary language, with opportunities in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering, Physics and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience developing automated test, both hardware and software.
• Knowledge of fiber optic communications technology – e.g., Power Meter, Spectrum Analyzer, OTDR etc.
• LabWindows CVI programming experience, LabVIEW.
• Experience with National Instruments TestStand would be beneficial.
• Experienced in a structured programming language (such as C / C++).
• Python or other scripting based programming experience
• SQL database programming experience for test record and data management.
• Demonstrated project planning/management skills.
• Process improvement and data analysis – knowledge of Lean principles or equivalent experience.
• Must be a self-starter, strong team player and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time to Asia contract manufacturing site.
• Language - English primary. (Additional language skills beneficial but not a requirement)

Responsibilities

• Closely partner with R&D at the VIAVI Ottawa office.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) for MAP optical test platform.
• Provide DFT direction to R&D at concept stage of new product development.
• Test development and continuous improvement for test solutions on MAP portfolio.
• Design, develop, and influence automated production systems for product test.
• Plan manufacturing/service/configuration strategy for new products and optimize calibration/test.
• Ensure production systems are developed, debugged, and validated for pilot production.
• Collaborate with R&D and Mfg. Engineering for contract manufacturing ready test systems.
• Use Gage R&R and MSA tools to ensure stable test systems.
• Install/validate production systems at final facility, usually at contract manufacturers in Asia.
• Support TL9000 periodic re-test for VIAVI MAP portfolio.

Skills

C/C++

Python

LabVIEW

LabWindows CVI

SQL

Lean

Project planning/management

Fiber optics knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering, Physics and/or Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabWindows CVI

LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Job description

VIAVI Solutions in Ottawa designs and deploys automated test systems for fiber optic lab equipment. The Senior Test Engineer supports new product introduction and sustains test methods for manufacturing and service across global sites.

The role requires hands-on hardware/software test development, collaboration with R&D, and travel up to 15% to Asia contract manufacturers. English is the primary language, with opportunities in a dynamic lab environment.