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.

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