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Senior Electronics Technician

Main locations: 

Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CA

Job Type:  Full-time
Workplace type:  Hybrid
Offer number:  5354

EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper-scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.

Since our beginnings in 1985, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer- and market-focused approach. We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community. This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.

EXFO provides intelligent network testing, monitoring, and analysis solutions to leading telecommunications service providers, network equipment manufacturers, and web-scale companies—and we are passionate about this mission.

With over 2,000 employees across more than 25 countries, EXFO is a global leader in fiber optic and Ethernet protocol testing solutions. Our extensive portfolio of hardware, software, and professional services enables our customers to keep pace with technological transformations related to fiber optics, 5G and 4G/LTE, virtualization, the Internet of Things, and big data analytics.

We are always seeking top talent to help drive innovation in a rapidly growing industry.

Job Summary

As a Senior Electronics Technician at EXFO, you will play a key role in the development of our telecommunications test and measurement solutions. Specifically, you will contribute to the development of products for validating very high-speed electrical interfaces (up to 448 Gbps for 3.2 TbE).

You will work closely with engineers during the design, prototyping, and validation phases, ensuring product robustness, quality, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the engineering team in creating electronic schematics and preparing prototypes;

  • Perform validation tests in the lab to confirm product functionality and performance;

  • Take measurements, analyze results, and propose improvements to optimize designs;

  • Participate in prototype refinement and evolution through to production;

  • Provide technical feedback to designers to improve product reliability and quality;

  • Document test results and update schematics and Bill of Materials (BoM) as needed;

  • Coordinate calibration activities for measurement equipment;

  • Propose and implement solutions to improve laboratory efficiency.

Technical Skills

  • Excellent command of lab tools (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, VNA, etc.);

  • Knowledge of high-speed signal challenges (10 Gbps, 103 Gbps, 106 Gbps, 212 Gbps, 448 Gbps);

  • Familiarity with electronic design tools (e.g., Siemens/Mentor Graphics);

  • Experience in signal validation and power supply validation in a high-speed product context;

  • Knowledge of product lifecycle management practices and tools (BoM, ECO/ECR change management).

Profile

  • Curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about technology;

  • Autonomous, organized, and able to manage priorities;

  • Strong ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;

  • Bilingual (French and English).

Requirements

  • College diploma in Electronics or equivalent;

  • 8+ years of experience in R&D, primarily in design and validation;

  • Legal authorization to work in Canada.

EXFO is an equal opportunity employer

Diversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us. For more information about diversity and inclusion at EXFO, read our DEI Statement.

For positions located in Quebec, the language requirement is French. However, in the context where the incumbent evolves in an international work environment and where the activities take place mainly outside Quebec, we favor bilingualism as a linguistic requirement.

Do you have questions about this career opportunity or our hiring process? Contact us at careers@exfo.com or, if you are applying for a job located in Mexico, at mexico-careers@exfo.com.

Thank you for your interest in EXFO!

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