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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.\nMake an impact at Ciena as a Test Engineerin 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 collaboratingwith cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, scalability and manufacturing efficiencyto delivery of high-quality products.\nHow you will make an impact:\nDefine and develop test strategies, test processflows, test sequences, test stations, and associated test fixtures.\n\nProvide inputand guidanceto product development teams on design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and scalability.\n\nCreate and maintain test specifications (XS) and debugging aids.\n\nDevelop and validate automated test sequences.\n\nLead efforts to resolve technical issues.\n\nDeliver training to contract manufacturer production teams on new products, processes, equipment, and tools.\n\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the NPI process and reduce time-to-market for new products.\n\nThe must haves:\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.\n\nExperience: 3+ years of experience in NPI Test Engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.\n\nStrong knowledgeinmechanical, hardware(electronics), and software.\n\nStrong knowledge of software language like Python, C, C# etc…\n\nStrong understandingof manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and quality standards.\n\nExcellent Problem-solving and analytical skills.\n\nEffective communication and collaboration skills.\n\nAbility to travel.\n\nNice to haves:\nExperience with Altium development tools.\n\nTeam-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and capable of independent work.\n\nAbility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.\n\nPay Range:\nPay range $91,800 - $146,600 CAD\nFrench Translation :\nFaire un impact chez Ciena à titre d’ingénieur(e) de test à introduction de nouveau produit (NPI)de plateformes de Ciena. Dans cerôle, vous contribuerezà définir les stratégies de test, à l’améliorer la qualité des produits, àfaciliter leur évolutivitépermettant l’efficacitéla production grâce à une collaboration interfonctionnelle.\nComment vous aurez un impact :\nDéfinir et élaborer des stratégies de test, des processusde test, des séquencesde test, des stations de test ainsi que les fixturesassociées.\n\nFournirles recommandationsaux équipes de développement sur la conception en vue de la fabricabilité (DFM), de la testabilité (DFT) et de l’évolutivité.\n\nCréer et maintenir la documentation, notamment les spécifications de test (XS) et les outils d’aide au débogage.\n\nDévelopper et valider des séquences de test automatisées.\n\nDiriger les efforts visant à résoudre les problèmes techniques.\n\nOffrir de la formation aux équipes de production des fabricants sous contrat sur les nouveaux processus, équipements et outils.\n\nMener des initiatives d’amélioration continue afin d’optimiser le processus NPI et de réduire le délai de mise en marché des nouveaux produits.\n\nExigences:\nFormation : Baccalauréat en génie électrique.\n\nExpérience : Au moins 3 ans d’expérience en ingénierie de test NPI, de préférence dans un environnement manufacturier ou de production.\n\nBonnecompréhension en mécanique, en matériel(électroniques)et en logiciel.\n\nExcellentes connaissances de langage de programmation : Python, C, C# etc…\n\nBonne connaissance des processus de fabrication, des techniques d’assemblage et des normes de qualité.\n\nExcellentes compétences en résolution de problèmes et en analyse.\n\nExcellentes habiletés de communication et de collaboration\n\nVouloirà voyager.\n\nAtouts :\nExpérience avec les outils de développement Altium.\n\nEsprit d’équipe, sens de l’organisation, motivation personnelle et capacité à travailler de façon autonome.\n\nCapacité à travailler dans un environnement dynamique et en évolution rapide.\n\nÉchelle salariale :\n$91,800 - $146,600 CAD\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. 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.\nNon-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.\nAt 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. 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