PON NPI Test Engineering Summer Student - #188617

Ciena


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Ottawa, ON
Contract type: Full time
Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

PON NPI Test Engineering is responsible for delivering test automation software to produce Ciena’s portfolio of PON (Passive Optical Network) products, which enable FFTx (Fiber-to-the-x) architectures for our ISP and data center customers. The group develops test automation and tools, defines test specifications, produces hardware and software documentation as well as supporting production at the factories of our contract manufacturing partners.

How You Will Contribute



This position is based in our Ottawa office and requires your presence every day. Remote work or telecommuting options are not available for this role.

The exact role will be structured depending on the strengths of the successful candidate but will include:

  • Hands-on product and automation testing
  • Configuration and validation of test stations and equipment
  • Documentation of test processes and test station design

The Must Haves

  • Completed first year of a bachelor's degree in engineering physics, electrical/optical engineering or a related field
  • Fundamental knowledge of the operation of optical components
  • Software skills in Python and Github

Assets

  • Proficiency/enjoyment in practical assignments (lab work)
  • Enjoyment of problem solving
  • Program debugging skills
  • Proficiency in optical and electrical testing techniques
  • Software skills and familiarity in associated toolchains– C#, GitHub Actions/Jenkins, REST APIs, TensorFlow/ML, Jira
  • Familiarity with various test and automation instruments: BERTs, oscilloscopes, programmable power supplies, optical switches, variable attenuators, optical power meters, fiber inspectors, multimeters

Pay Range

The hourly pay range for this position is $24.50 - $33.00

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.

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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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