Routing and Switching Manufacturing Test Engineer
Ciena · Guadalajara
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
At Ciena, this role contributes to the quality and manufacturability of routing and switching products through manufacturing test execution, automation, and technical problem resolution. The position partners with contract manufacturers, engineering teams, and vendors to improve manufacturing test processes and support successful product releases. Contributions help optimize production test coverage, consistency, and efficiency for deployed networking platforms.
How you will make an impact:
- Execute manufacturing test plans for routers and switches.
- Develop and debug automated manufacturing test scripts using Python.
- Troubleshoot electronic hardware issues identified during manufacturing testing of routing and switching products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable successful product releases.
- Improve testing methodologies and tools in partnership with vendors.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing test documentation, including test plans and test results.
- Drive optimization and standardization of manufacturing test sequences while coordinating issue resolution between Ciena and contract manufacturer test engineering teams.
The must haves:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in manufacturing testing of routers and switches.
- Application of Python scripting for development and debugging of automated manufacturing tests; experience in embedded software diagnostics (C/C++) is an asset.
- Knowledge of router and switch architectures.
- Application of hardware debugging and troubleshooting techniques for routing and switching products.
- Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, and VLANs, along with general Windows and Linux utilization.
- Professional working proficiency in Spanish and English, with application of problem-solving and technical communication skills.
Nice to haves:
- Experience in embedded software diagnostics using C/C++.
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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