Product/Process Engineer, Broadband Operations

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Product/Process Engineer leading the manufacturing lifecycle of optoelectronic products at Ciena. Ensuring production readiness, reliability, and performance for high-performance networks globally.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the manufacturing product authority for a portfolio of passive optoelectronic products, ensuring production readiness, reliability, and performance
  • Define and maintain product structures, production requirements, and manufacturing processes in collaboration with Research and Development (R&D) and Supply Chain Operations
  • Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization to improve yield, quality, and cost
  • Own and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to proactively mitigate risk and enhance product robustness
  • Lead knowledge transfer and training initiatives for contract manufacturer operators and engineers to support operational excellence
  • Manage product lifecycle activities from launch through mass production, including yield tracking, bill of materials optimization, and cost reduction
  • Partner with Test Engineering to develop automated analysis tools and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve manufacturing performance

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience in designing, manufacturing, or testing optoelectronic products
  • Strong understanding of optical device principles, including lasers, modulators, detectors, optical sub‑assemblies, and transceivers
  • Experience supporting high‑volume manufacturing environments with a focus on quality, reliability, and scalability
  • Demonstrated expertise in product lifecycle management and product cost control
  • Proven problem‑solving capability with the confidence to resolve complex technical issues locally and remotely
  • Experience working effectively within global, cross‑functional teams
  • Strong digital acumen with the ability to leverage data analysis and automation tools

Benefits:

  • 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