NPI Test Engineer

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

How You Will Contribute:

• Provide strategic input to product development teams, emphasizing design for manufacturability, testability, and scalability.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and enhanced product quality.
• Develop and implement robust test plans to validate functionality and performance of new products.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, ensuring seamless product introductions.
• Create and manage comprehensive documentation such as assembly instructions, manufacturing guidelines, and quality standards.
• Resolve technical challenges promptly to prevent delays in production timelines.
• Deliver training on new processes, tools, and equipment to production teams.

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in NPI engineering, Test, or LCM within manufacturing or production environments.
• Proven expertise in manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and quality standards.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives to streamline NPI processes and reduce time-to-market.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and cross-functional team members.
• Familiarity with advanced testing methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for managing cross-functional teams.

Pay Range:

The salary range for this role in Ottawa is $88, 600 – $141, 500

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.

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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.

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