Lab Technician

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Adva Optical Networking Full time

Our flexible, diverse, and casual work environment stimulates change and creates a motivating environment with highly efficient people. As part of our team, you will be an integral part of creating and supporting our products. ADVA’s products are the building blocks for tomorrow’s networks, enabling the transport of increasing amounts of data across the globe. From access to the metro core, to the long haul, we create intelligent, software-automated solutions that will provide future generations with networks that can scale to meet increasing bandwidth demands. Come be a part of the world’s most cutting-edge innovative solutions and products, from design to implementation.
- With a diverse team spread across the globe, we have developed a culture that embraces creativity and seeks innovation in every aspect of what we do. At ADVA, we believe in our TEAM members and work hard to ensure that every voice is always heard.
- ADVA is dedicated to the health and well-being of our employees, therefore, a series of comprehensive, quality wellness programs are available to all employees. In addition to receiving an equitable salary and having an equal opportunity for professional development and advancement, as an ADVA employee, you may be eligible to enjoy other health benefits and perks, which will enhance your job satisfaction. We have designed our work and life programs around our employees because we know that they spend the majority of their life at work.

Principal Tasks

The primary responsibility of the Lab Technician is to support all different activities in the ADVA-Ottawa laboratory which includes the following:
- Give assistance to test engineers in the lab on their day-to-day activities- Build and operate testbeds to test ADVA products- Support certification activities on ADVA products performed by independent testing companies (e.g., UL, TUV/SUD)- Support customer related activities, such as lab demos and conference / exhibition shows- Be responsible for the maintenance and calibration of lab equipment- Drive lab certification activities (e.g., ISO 9000)- Support logistics activities (i.e., shipping, receiving and ordering)

Supplementary Tasks- Support the Field Application Engineering team in resolving field issues.- Other duties as required.

Customers (Internal & External)

Internal- All ADVA Employees

External- All ADVA customers

Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience- BSc. in electrical engineering or related field.- Solid background in the optical communications and high-speed electronics.- Experience with optical communication test equipment.- Capable of performing delicate soldering jobs- Physically capable of carrying loads of up 75-lbs- Experience with SAP is a plus

Requirements & Work Environment- Good communication skills. Written and verbal.- Organization skills.- Self-motivated and perform with minimum supervision.

Success Criteria- Team player- Eager for continuous learning- Proactive

Team and Department- R&D, Optical Engines BU

Licenses or certifications required- None

Travel requirements

10% Travel- 5% international- 5% domestic

Scope of employment- Fulltime- Employee- Permanent- Salaried

Primary location of job- Ottawa

Work schedule- Weekdays- 8am-5pm per day

Compensation scheme- Base salary + other performance related rewards (e.g. Spot Awards)


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