Lab Support Tech - Night Shift - Onsite in Ottawa

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Lab Engineering, this role ensures reliable overnight lab operations that enable global product verification and software design activities. The position provides onsite lab support in Ottawa aligned to India business hours, supporting collaboration with offshore teams. This work is critical to maintaining the stability, availability, and effectiveness of Ciena's R&D lab environments.

How you will make an impact

• Deliver first-level lab assistance to offshore Product Verification and Software Design teams during India business hours
• Resolve lab support requests involving infrastructure, network connectivity, computing, and test equipment
• Reconfigure Ciena optical systems using provided technical documentation and system drawings
• Install and validate software loads on Ciena equipment used for development and testing
• Diagnose and repair failed circuit packs and basic hardware issues
• Maintain accurate records of lab support activities, configurations, and issue resolution
• Manage lab equipment logistics including installation, relocation, maintenance, and inventory tracking

The must haves

Education: Minimum College Diploma as a Technician

Experience: 3+ years of experience in R&D lab management and support organizations

• Extensive knowledge of R&D lab environments
• Strong working knowledge of Ciena Optical Products
• Working knowledge of corporate tools such as JIRA and GEMS
• Ability to work an assigned shift during the core India hours (10 p.m.–10 a.m. EST) and other overnight shifts as required, following the Ciena India work schedule and statutory holidays

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: C$24.37/hr – $35.00/hr CAD (plus night-shift premium)

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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.