Senior Optical Assembly Process Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior Optical Assembly Process Engineer developing and industrializing optical assembly processes for next-generation photonic products at Ciena. Leading equipment specifications and collaborating with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and industrialize optical assembly processes and systems from concept through start‑up and certification
  • Lead definition of equipment specifications, performance requirements, and integration proposals for optical assembly machinery
  • Integrate automation and tooling solutions in collaboration with internal engineering teams, suppliers, and contractors
  • Execute experimental testing in cleanroom environments to evaluate and optimize optical assembly processes and equipment
  • Oversee equipment installation, site acceptance testing, and transfer to contract manufacturing operations
  • Own and optimize complete product assembly flows, including active optical alignment and passive optical and mechanical assembly sequences
  • Analyze assemblies from contract manufacturing partners and identify process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering field
  • 5+ years of experience in a related field
  • Application of hands‑on problem solving with strong attention to detail
  • Application of technical, scientific, and experimental problem‑solving methods
  • Experience programming manufacturing equipment
  • Application of CAD software in an engineering or manufacturing context
  • Demonstrated teamwork and professional communication skills
  • Experience managing projects under tight timelines
  • Fluency in English and French
  • Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis

Benefits

  • 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
  • vacation time
  • comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Assembly

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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