R&D Optical Product Ramp Engineer
Core
Support product ramp and sustaining activities for Ciena's flagship WaveLogic™ optical modems, focusing on yield improvement through test, design, and process changes.
Role type
Intermediate IC hardware engineering (product ramp & yield)
Builds
High-speed optical modems (up to 1,600 Gbps) for telecommunications and cloud providers
Domain
Telecommunications / Optical Networking / Hardware Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hardware debugging, statistical analysis (Cp/Cpk, histograms), Python/MATLAB scripting, lab-based electrical/optical testing, change management, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
coherent optical transceivers, DSP-based systems, high-volume manufacturing flows, automated test platforms, failure analysis
Technologies
WaveLogic™ optical modems, Python, MATLAB, automated test platforms, optical test equipment
Responsibilities
Perform hardware and optical debug of failed modules to identify root cause; Analyze manufacturing and test data to assess design or process changes; Plan and release design, test, or process change orders; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical issues to closure; Summarize data analysis and debug findings for stakeholders
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC