Technologue en photonique — Prototypage et Tests Optiques

Ciena Corporation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation in Québec City, Canada, is seeking a Photonics Technologist to contribute to silicon photonic component characterization, prototype assembly, and test station development. The role supports advanced assemblies labs through prototyping, lab work, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities include optical/electrical testing, prototyping, data analysis, and documenting results, with opportunities to influence product development and lab efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree: College diploma in physical engineering technology or equivalent.
• 0–5 years of experience in photonics, optics, electronics or related fields.
• Comfort handling electronic and optical components including semiconductor lasers, silicon chips and lenses.
• Basic knowledge of micro-placement and wire bonding processes.
• Familiarity with optical alignment, fiber-waveguide coupling, free-space alignment, and optical component characterization.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical and electrical tests on photonic and electronic components.
• Assemble opto-mechanical prototypes for product development.
• Analyze assembly and test data and document results.
• Recommend corrective actions based on results.
• Improve processes, tools and lab efficiency.
• Develop inspection, test and assembly procedures and maintain technical documentation.
• Contribute to development and introduction of new products and improvements to existing products.

Skills

Photonics testing

Optical alignment

Lab instrumentation

Data analysis

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Autonomy

French language

English communication

Education

College diploma in physical engineering technology or equivalent

Job description

Ciena Corporation in Québec City, Canada, is seeking a Photonics Technologist to contribute to silicon photonic component characterization, prototype assembly, and test station development. The role supports advanced assemblies labs through prototyping, lab work, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities include optical/electrical testing, prototyping, data analysis, and documenting results, with opportunities to influence product development and lab efficiency.