Posted 20 days ago
Hardware Lab Technician
@ Ranovus
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Ranovus, a fiber-optic communications solutions provider for data centers, is hiring a full-time Hardware Lab Technician to support engineering teams. The role covers electronics assembly, micro-soldering, test setup, lab equipment maintenance and light IT support. The posting requires an Electronics Technologist diploma and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble and test electronic circuit boards and prototypes
- Perform micro-soldering and fine-pitch SMD rework
- Maintain lab equipment and coordinate calibrations and repairs
- Support hardware validation and debugging
- Manage lab consumables, safety checks and documentation
Requirements summary:
- Electronics Technologist diploma
- 2 to 4 years of relevant experience
- Strong electronics fundamentals and troubleshooting
- Experience with micro-soldering and rework
- Attention to detail and lab safety commitment
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electronics Engineering Technology |
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Ranovus
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Full company description
The world-class team of scientist and engineers at Ranovus is comprised of professionals with a unique combination of decades of expertise in product development of optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems for the information technology industry. Ranovus' disruptive innovation in Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser combined with advanced digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies is setting a new industry benchmark for the next generation of optical interconnect solutions. Our technology delivers significant reduction in power dissipation, size and cost of interconnects, and enables a much higher degree of distortion tolerance compared to traditional solutions, thereby enabling a "freeway" architecture to reduce network latency.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,447
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 119
- Reported office locations
- 11 Hines Rd, 101, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2X1, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Data Center
- Optical Communication
- Telecommunications
- Computer
- Other recorded names
- Ranovus
- RANOVUS Inc.
- Specialties
- Inter/Intra Data Center Connectivity
- Digital and Photonics Integrated Circuit Technologies
- Optical Transmission
- Advanced Packaging Technologies
- and Co-Packaged Optics
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 99,819,077
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The world-class team of scientist and engineers at Ranovus is comprised of professionals with a unique combination of decades of expertise in product development of optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems for the information technology industry. Ranovus' disruptive innovation in Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser combined with advanced digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies is setting…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | Inter/Intra Data Center ConnectivityDigital and Photonics Integrated Circuit TechnologiesOptical TransmissionAdvanced Packaging Technologiesand Co-Packaged Optics |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
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Hardware Lab Technician
Social networking, machine learning, and big data analytics demand ever-increasing network connectivity. RANOVUS, with operations in Ottawa, Canada, Nuremberg, Germany, and San Jose, USA, is a solution provider for the next generation data center infrastructures. We aim to deliver advanced technology that minimizes environmental impact through lower power dissipation. Working with world class fabrication partners, RANOVUS is the leader in the application of unique new technologies to fiber-optic communications products for data-centers.
About the Role.
We are seeking a hands-on Hardware Lab Technician to support our engineering teams through hardware assembly, testing, equipment maintenance, and general lab operations. In this role, you will build and rework electronic assemblies, maintain lab infrastructure, support hardware validation activities, and ensure the lab remains safe, organized, and fully functional. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented technician with strong electronics skills and a passion for supporting product development.
What You’ll Do
- Assemble and test electronic circuit boards, prototypes, and test platforms
- Perform micro-soldering, including fine-pitch SMD (down to 01005)
- Build wire harnesses and support setup of test stations and laser safety workbenches
- Maintain lab equipment (UPS units, clean air hoods), coordinate calibrations, and manage repairs
- Support daily lab operations: stocking consumables, hazardous waste handling, organization, and safety checks
- Assist with hardware validation setups, debugging support, and ESD-compliant workflows
- Provide light network/IT support (router setup, device connectivity, basic troubleshooting)
- Maintain accurate documentation, inventory, SDS files, and asset records
What You Bring
- Electronics Technologist diploma with 2–4 years of relevant experience
- Strong electronics fundamentals, component identification, and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with electronics assembly, micro-soldering, and rework
- Familiarity with lab tools (multimeters, power supplies, soldering stations, microscopes, ESD equipment)
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and commitment to lab safety
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work independently on defined tasks
Assets: Experience in R&D or hardware labs, wiring harness assembly, SDS handling, basic networking support, and equipment calibration workflows.
Work Environment
Hands-on engineering lab with frequent use of small electronic components, fine soldering, chemicals (with PPE), and specialized tools, working closely with electrical, mechanical, optical test, software and IT teams.
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