Failure Analysis Lab Specialist/Engineer

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Ciena Corporation Full time

Failure Analysis Lab Specialist/Engineer

Apply locations Ottawa time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R027219

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing 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:

- Perform failure analysis on Materials and electronic components with the use of Lab equipment: X-ray, SEM/EDX, Optical microscopy, DSLR camera, Instron (tensile/compression testing).

- Qualification and life assessment or accelerated aging tests on electronic circuit boards and components with the use of specialized test chambers.

- Document FA findings and track FA statistics.

- Work closely with Hardware Design team to find defects.

- Maintain supplies in the Lab and manage maintenance of equipment.

- Work with external FA labs to perform FA related tests not available within the Lab.

The Must Haves:

- Education: Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Chemistry or Science related technical diploma or BSc.

- Knowledge of various Failure Analysis techniques and equipment needed to perform Failure Analysis.

- Experience in a Lab environment operating and maintaining equipment.

- Knowledge of basic chemistry and periodic table of elements.

- Understanding of simple electronic circuits and components.

- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training.

- Some experience with power tools: wet cutting saw, drills, band saw.

- Good technical writing skills.

- Independent self-starter, highly motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills.

- Willingness to learn and perform new or unknown procedures.

- Ability to analyze and evaluate information to form a judgment.

Assets:

- Experience with:

- SEM/EDX, Confocal Microscope, Instron tensile testing, X-ray.

- Cross sectioning with the use of encapsulated epoxy.

- Performing metal acid tests.

- Handling corrosive chemicals.

- Soldering.

- Wet Bench.

- Familiarity with Printed circuit board assembly process.

- Familiarity with EU RoHS standards.

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $72,500 - $115,700.

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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