Optical/ophthalmic laboratory technicians and assistants jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

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Optical Component Engineer
VIAVI Solutions
Ottawa, Ontario
- Full-time
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway.…
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Optical Testing Engineer
VIAVI Solutions
Ottawa, Ontario
- Full-time
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway.…
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Senior Optical Engineer - Stray Light
Xcimer Energy
Quinte West, Ontario
- Full-time
…assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver…
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Optical DSP Design Engineer
Celero Communications, Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia · Ottawa, Ontario
We are looking for skilled and motivated DSP design engineers to join our team and help us build optical transceivers for next-generation optical modems. The ideal candidate must have a…

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VIAVI Solutions

Optical Testing Engineer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 7, 2026

Original job description

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Summary

Our team develops optical test and measurement equipment for research labs and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for an optical testing engineer with experience across a broad spectrum of optical systems and technologies. The candidate should have a strong background in automation and optical analysis tools. The ideal candidate will have experience across the complete product life cycle, from design concept and research through development and new product introduction. In addition, customer interaction, technology roadmap development, and standards body activities will be required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop testing platforms and automate optical testing solutions for R&D and production.
Perform design verification and characterization of new products or components and generate reports.
Present test data, analysis, and recommendations to other R&D teams for discussion and feedback.
Assess testing coverage, cycle time, throughput, and efficiency, and provide recommendations on design for testing (DfT).
Provide technical support to test and verify optical systems required as part of the optical test and measurement instrument portfolio.
Support NPI and the transition of test stations from prototyping to production.
Explore the applicability of new technologies, provide concepts, and contribute to new business development, including product technology life cycle management.
Work with other optical designers in the R&D groups to establish efficiencies through tool selection/consolidation and training.
Participate in optical and system design reviews.
Interact with vendors and source required components for new products.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Familiarity with optical test equipment, metrology, and calibration methods.
Proficiency in software development or scripting in Python and LabVIEW.
Experience with various testing equipment and the ability to develop and set up testing solutions and automation.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
3+ years of experience in the development of optical test systems and metrology in the fiber optics communications industry or a related field.
Knowledge of modern telecommunications and fiber optic transmission technologies.
Proven track record of working with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
Experience with the following types of products: EDFAs, free-space optics, lasers, attenuators, optical spectrum analyzers, optical filters, polarization-maintaining fibers, polarimeters, optical power meters, and passive optical components.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Job Posting Pay Range:

80,752

149,968

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

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Responsibilities

Develop and automate optical testing platforms for R&D and production while performing design verification and characterization of new products. Support the transition of test stations from prototyping to production and contribute to technology roadmap development.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with proficiency in Python and LabVIEW. Preferred candidates have 3+ years of experience in fiber optics communications and familiarity with various optical components like EDFAs and lasers.

Skills

Optical Testing
Automation
Python
LabVIEW
Metrology
Calibration
Optical Analysis
Design Verification
Characterization
Design for Testing (DfT)
NPI
Fiber Optics
Optical System Design
Software Development
Scripting
Product Life Cycle Management

Benefits

Paid time off
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Bonus program

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Keywords

Optical Testing
Metrology
Python
LabVIEW
Fiber Optics
EDFAs
Free-space Optics
Lasers
Attenuators
Optical Spectrum Analyzers
Optical Filters
Polarization-maintaining Fibers
Polarimeters
Optical Power Meters
Passive Optical Components
Design for Testing
NPI
Telecommunications
Optical Analysis
Calibration
R&D
Product Life Cycle
Engineering Physics
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering

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Optical/ophthalmic laboratory technicians and assistants jobs in Canada

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