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Product Integrity - Compliance Engineer

locations
Ottawa
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
R026456

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.

This role is intended to be on-site in Ottawa, ON.

How you will contribute as a Compliance Engineer at Ciena? 

The chosen candidate will be part of a product integrity team which has product-level global regulatory and commercial compliance responsibility on leading edge packet optical transport and switching products  

Your role will involve collaborating with product development teams to define regulatory/commercial test requirements, develop/manage compliance programs, advise on product compliance de-risk activities, and advise on test requirements for customer lab engagementsThis includes design, documentation and marking requirements to satisfy the dependencies for regulatory/commercial conformance. 

In this role you will...

  • Work closely with product development primes to scope and plan test programs to demonstrate compliance to applicable EMC, safety and commercial compliance. 

  • Work closely with test partners during the execution of compliance test programs to demonstrate compliance and obtain reports/certifications. 

  • Assist sales and field support personnel with customer issues related to non-compliance, bid proposals/responses and conformity assessment. 

  • Assist global account teams with product homologation activities.  

Experience 

  • Working knowledge of commercial standards/specifications in the telecom networking space: Telcordia GR-63-CORE, Telcordia GR-1089-CORE, Telcordia GR-3108, Telcordia GR-487, ETSI EN 300 019-X-Y, ETSI EN 300 132-Y 

  • Working knowledge of various country approvals, regulatory marks and homologation processes. 

  • Familiarity of global/international EMC standards in the ITE and Telecom Networking space is required: CISPR 32 / EN 55032, CISPR 35 / EN55035, CISPR 24 / EN 55024, FCC Part 15, ICES-003, ETSI EN 300 386, IEC/EN 61000-X-Y 

  • Familiarity of ITE product safety standards is preferred: IEC/UL/EN 60950-1, IEC/EN 60825-1, IEC/EN 60825-2, IEC/EN 62368-1 

  • Familiarity with communication protocols (OTN, Ethernet, SONET, Fiber Channel) is preferred. 

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 

  • ~ 7 years’ experience minimum 

 

The Must Haves

  • Excellent Communications, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are essential. 

  • Experience with Telcordia specifications 

  • Experience with compliance testing   

The Assets:

  • Design Experience (board design and EMC)  

  • External test facilities 

  • Familiarity with communication protocols (OTN, Ethernet, SONET, Fiber Channel) is preferred. 

 

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $98,000 - $198,800.

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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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