Senior Optical Assembly Process Engineer

Ciena

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.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

optical assembly processesequipment specificationsautomation solutionsexperimental testingproduct assembly flowsactive optical alignmentpassive optical assemblyprocess improvementprogramming manufacturing equipmentCAD software

Soft Skills

problem solvingattention to detailteamworkprofessional communicationproject managementtime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering