Optical Test Engineer - Pluggable Modem Tech

Ciena Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a Pluggable Modem Optical Test Engineer to contribute to the quality, performance, and manufacturability of optical communication products. This role executes optical test activities, resolves production issues, and supports product lifecycle initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will implement test plans, document results, and communicate findings across functions. Requirements include a bachelor’s in EE/Optical/Physics, 2+ years in optical test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Optical Engineering or Physics.
• 2+ years of optical test development and execution.
• Knowledge of optical communication principles and technologies.
• Experience with optical test equipment and PLM concepts.
• Thai language required; fluent English writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Implement optical test plans and procedures for pluggable modem products.
• Resolve factory technical issues and guide product rework.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and product teams on optical performance.
• Document results, generate reports, and communicate findings.

Skills

Optical test development

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven testing

Test reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Tools

Optical spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Tunable lasers

MATLAB

Python

PLM concepts

Job description

Ciena is seeking a Pluggable Modem Optical Test Engineer to contribute to the quality, performance, and manufacturability of optical communication products. This role executes optical test activities, resolves production issues, and supports product lifecycle initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will implement test plans, document results, and communicate findings across functions. Requirements include a bachelor’s in EE/Optical/Physics, 2+ years in optical test