Ciena

Optical Components Test Engineer

Ciena$94K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in automated test system and software development
  • Expertise in optical or high-speed electronic test systems
  • Advanced programming skills for automated test environments (ATE)
  • Deep understanding of optical component testing and manufacturing
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
  • Proven collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Support volume manufacturing by debugging and enhancing automated test systems
  • Drive capital efficiency through test time reduction and yield improvement
  • Enhance fault isolation and troubleshooting for manufacturing issue resolution
  • Conduct failure analysis and root cause identification for components and field returns
  • Assist in new product introduction through testing of prototypes and pilot builds
  • Lead test system setup and ongoing support at partner sites

Benefits

  • Opportunity to directly influence product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Collaboration with R&D and cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in high-impact projects related to new product introduction
  • Involvement in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and test methodologies
Full Job Description
Optical Components Test Engineering plays a critical role in enabling reliable, high‑volume manufacturing of Ciena’s optical component technologies. This position partners closely with Research and Development (R&D), manufacturing partners, and cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, automated test solutions that support both sustaining products and new product introduction (NPI). The role offers the opportunity to directly influence product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction through data‑driven test engineering excellence.


How you will make an impact:
  • Support volume manufacturing by debugging, maintaining, and enhancing automated test systems for optical components
  • Drive capital efficiency through test time reduction, yield improvement, and optimization of test strategies
  • Enhance fault isolation and troubleshooting capabilities to improve manufacturing and field issue resolution
  • Support failure analysis, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation for components, sub‑systems, and field returns
  • Enable successful new product introduction through testing of prototype, pre‑production, and pilot builds at manufacturing partners
  • Lead test system replication, transfer, bring‑up, and ongoing support at partner manufacturing sites


The must haves:
  • 5+ years of experience developing automated test systems and software for production environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in optical or high‑speed electronic test system development
  • Expert‑level programming skills for automated test environments (ATE)
  • Strong understanding of optical component testing and manufacturing processes
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and external partner teams
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills with a clear sense of accountability


Nice to haves:
  • Hands‑on experience with MATLAB and National Instruments test tools
  • Extensive test equipment control and automation experience
  • Background supporting test activities across global manufacturing partners
  • Experience driving yield improvement initiatives using data analytics
  • Exposure to failure analysis of optical components and sub‑systems


Pay Range:
  • The annual pay range for this position is $94, 100 - $150, 300

About Ciena

Ciena Corporation is a global supplier of telecommunications networking equipment, software, and services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland. Ciena's products include optical transport and switching systems, software, and services that support the transport, switching, aggregation, and management of voice, video, and data traffic. Ciena serves customers in the telecommunications industry, including telecommunications service providers, cable operators, governments, and enterprises. The company has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries.
Learn more about Ciena
Size
7,241 employees
Market Cap
$7.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$354.3 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
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