NPI-LCE Test Engineer, Sr.

Job description

Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! The NPI-LCE Test Engineer will be responsible for the development of automated test solutions for our photonic integration modules and assemblies. These test solutions will be used during NPI and production release phases of our projects. Duties and Responsibilities: The Test Engineer will be responsible for developing test systems from the concept review stage to the final test system release to production. Design Tasks: Generate test concepts for electro-optical modules and assemblies Document the test concept by working closely with the R&D department Document the Production Test Requirements and communicate to the product designers and other test engineers Design and document the test hardware and software required to meet all the test specifications Development and Deployment Tasks: Work with other test engineers while writing the software test steps and sequences Ensure that the test system meets the design specifications Work with production engineering during the test system transfer to the factory Sustaining Tasks: Work with the contract manufacturer to resolve any functional test issues that may arise Provide 2nd line technical support and initial user training to users of the test solutions Use of SPC for optimizing test solutions throughout the life of the test solution Acquire suitable technical knowledge to be consulted in the resolution of any problems with the test systems Suggest process or test implementation improvements that will result in higher quality of test solutions Knowledge and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Engineering background in test solutions for telecommunication or datacom products Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in a test engineering environment Have participated in at least two full product design life cycles working in multiple system areas Capable of representing the Test Engineering department within company forums such as process discussions, customer support, etc. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Hardware Skills: Must be able to read and understand hardware circuit schematics, CAD files and IC data sheets Knowledge of optical transmission and optical components is strongly preferred Familiar with Optical test instruments (Digital Communication Analyzer, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, Framed Ethernet and PRBS traffic tester) is preferred Software Skills: Must have experience with Python scripting, coding in VC++ or C# Knowledge of SQL database is strongly preferred Knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW and test stand environments preferred Manufacture Testing Skills: Knowledge of PCBA level test methodology and optical performance/compliance testing Requirements & Work Environment: Occasional traveling ( Permanent, full-time position 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, in-office Primary location in Ottawa, Canada Must be authorized to work in Canada Able to lead small projects and write test reports as part of the larger development program Able to set and achieve consistent product quality targets Able to create and maintain close working relationships as part of a team Able to lift up to 40 lbs. (testing and lab equipment)