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Le candidat retenu travaillera sur les produits photoniques de la nouvelle plateforme RLS (En apprendre plus) et sera responsable de valider des nouvelles stations de tests, possiblement de développer des nouveaux tests sur des prototypes ainsi que faire des améliorations des tests existants. Les tâches suivantes seront sous sa responsabilité: analyser la répétabilité des tests sur les nouvelles stations, développer des séquences de test automatisés, analyser les résultats de tests, concevoir des modifications aux stations de tests photonique, analyser des circuits électroniques et optiques.\nResponsabilités\nValider des stations de tests de la nouvelle génération de produits photoniques\nDévelopper des tests automatisés en laboratoire sur des cartes photoniques\nDévelopper des outils et des guides de déverminage\nParticiper au développement des outils logiciels\nValidation des nouveaux équipements optiques (laser, atténuateurs, matrices, etc.)\nExigences\nInscrit dans un baccalauréat en génie électrique\nConnaissances en design électronique : composants, schémas, PCB, procédés de fabrication, etc.\nHabileté à saisir des concepts techniques et bonnes compétences de déduction\nAptitude pour le déverminage et l’analyse de problèmes\nMaîtrise de l'anglais et du français, niveau fonctionnel, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit\nAtouts\nConnaissances des langages de programmation C ou C#\nConnaissances de la suite NI (Labview, Teststand, CVI)\nExpérience dans la prise de mesures optiques\nBase en télécommunication et en photonique\nAvantages\nAccès gratuit à une salle d’entrainement\nCafé et thé gratuit\nTerrain de volleyball et softball\nStationnement sur place\nÉvénements d'entreprise\nNew Product Introduction - Photonic Test Engineer (Co-op)\nLocation: 2351 Alfred Nobel Blvd #300, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 2A9\nDuration: 8 months (possibility of extension)\nWork Mode: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, primarily on-site, with occasional hybrid flexibility with potential travel opportunities\nAbout the Role\nJoin our New Product Introduction (NPI) team and become part of the group responsible for developing and enhancing testing processes for cutting-edge photonic products. You’ll work on Ciena’s next-generation Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) platform (Learn more here) and play a key role in validating new test stations, designing automated test sequences, and improving existing processes.\nThis is an outstanding opportunity for an Electrical Engineering student with strong technical problem-solving skills and an interest in photonics, optical systems, and telecommunications.\nKey Responsibilities\nValidate testing stations for next-generation photonic products\nDevelop automated laboratory tests for photonic boards\nCreate debugging tools and user guides\nCollaborate on the development of software tools for testing\nValidate new optical equipment (including lasers, attenuators, switches, etc.)\nAnalyze electronic and optical circuits to improve test efficiency and accuracy\nQualifications\nCurrently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering\nSolid understanding of electronic design: components, schematics, PCB design, manufacturing processes\nStrong technical comprehension and deductive reasoning skills\nSkilled in troubleshooting and problem analysis\nFunctional proficiency in both English and French (spoken and written)\nPreferred Skills (Assets)\nProgramming experience in C or C#\nFamiliarity with the NI software suite (LabView, TestStand, CVI)\nHands-on experience with optical measurements\nFoundational knowledge in telecommunications and photonics\nPerks & Benefits\nFree on-site gym access\nComplimentary coffee and tea\nVolleyball and softball courts\nOn-site parking\nFun company events and team activities\nPay Range:\nThe hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00\nPay 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. 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