NPI Test Engineer
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Posted 15d ago
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Who may apply?
Canada
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Pay
CA$91.8k–146.6k/yr
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The listing
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.
Make an impact at Ciena as a Test Engineer in the New Production Introduction (NPI). In this role, you will be responsible for defining test strategies and enabling manufacturing readiness for Ciena Platforms Portfolio. You will be also collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, scalability and manufacturing efficiency to delivery of high-quality products.
How you will make an impact:
Define and develop test strategies, test process flows, test sequences, test stations, and associated test fixtures.
Provide input and guidance to product development teams on design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and scalability.
Create and maintain test specifications (XS) and debugging aids.
Develop and validate automated test sequences.
Lead efforts to resolve technical issues.
Deliver training to contract manufacturer production teams on new products, processes, equipment, and tools.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the NPI process and reduce time-to-market for new products.
The must haves:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in NPI Test Engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong knowledge in mechanical, hardware (electronics), and software.
Strong knowledge of software language like Python, C, C# etc…
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and quality standards.
Excellent Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to travel.
Nice to haves:
Experience with Altium development tools.
Team-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and capable of independent work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Pay Range:
Pay range $91,800 - $146,600 CAD
French Translation :
Faire un impact chez Ciena à titre d’ingénieur(e) de test à introduction de nouveau produit (NPI) de plateformes de Ciena. Dans ce rôle, vous contribuerez à définir les stratégies de test, à l’améliorer la qualité des produits, à faciliter leur évolutivité permettant l’efficacité la production grâce à une collaboration interfonctionnelle.
Comment vous aurez un impact :
Définir et élaborer des stratégies de test, des processus de test, des séquences de test, des stations de test ainsi que les fixtures associées.
Fournir les recommandations aux équipes de développement sur la conception en vue de la fabricabilité (DFM), de la testabilité (DFT) et de l’évolutivité.
Créer et maintenir la documentation, notamment les spécifications de test (XS) et les outils d’aide au débogage.
Développer et valider des séquences de test automatisées.
Diriger les efforts visant à résoudre les problèmes techniques.
Offrir de la formation aux équipes de production des fabricants sous contrat sur les nouveaux processus, équipements et outils.
Mener des initiatives d’amélioration continue afin d’optimiser le processus NPI et de réduire le délai de mise en marché des nouveaux produits.
Exigences:
Formation : Baccalauréat en génie électrique.
Expérience : Au moins 3 ans d’expérience en ingénierie de test NPI, de préférence dans un environnement manufacturier ou de production.
Bonne compréhension en mécanique, en matériel (électroniques) et en logiciel.
Excellentes connaissances de langage de programmation : Python, C, C# etc…
Bonne connaissance des processus de fabrication, des techniques d’assemblage et des normes de qualité.
Excellentes compétences en résolution de problèmes et en analyse.
Excellentes habiletés de communication et de collaboration
Vouloir à voyager.
Atouts :
Expérience avec les outils de développement Altium.
Esprit d’équipe, sens de l’organisation, motivation personnelle et capacité à travailler de façon autonome.
Capacité à travailler dans un environnement dynamique et en évolution rapide.
Échelle salariale :
$91,800 - $146,600 CAD
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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.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
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.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.