Posted 9 months ago
Senior Optical Technician
@ Ranovus
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Ranovus, a semiconductor company building hardware for AI and data center networks, is hiring a Senior Optical Technician for hands-on laser development and optical packaging work. The role covers precision optical assembly under microscope, fiber routing, and operating and maintaining automated assembly and test stations. The posting states full-time employment.
Responsibilities:
- Support laser and photonics R&D experiments
- Perform precision optical assembly under microscope
- Build and maintain fiber and cable routing
- Operate and troubleshoot assembly and test stations
- Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs
Requirements summary:
- Technician or technologist diploma or equivalent experience
- 5 to 10 years hands-on R&D or manufacturing experience
- Strong manual dexterity for microscope work
- Practical troubleshooting skills
- Disciplined documentation
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ 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 | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Photonics |
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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
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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 | 14 |
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Senior Optical Technician
About Us
Ranovus is a semiconductor company with global operations helping power the data behind next generation AI and data center networks. We design and build advanced hardware that moves massive amounts of information quickly and efficiently between computer systems in data centers around the world. Our technology improves performance while reducing energy use and environmental impact, supporting the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. At Ranovus, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team that values learning, flexibility, and meaningful work with global impact.
The Opportunity
Hands-on technical contributor supporting laser development and advanced optical packaging - silicon photonics product build, while also helping assemble, debug, and maintain prototype and automated assembly and test systems.
How You’ll Contribute
- Support laser and photonics R&D experiments: setup, execution, data capture, and clear result summaries.
- Perform precision optical assembly under microscope: handling of laser dies/sub-mounts, micro-optics, fiber arrays/ferrules, inspection and rework as needed.
- Build/maintain fiber and cable routing/harnessing for prototype and scale-up test/assembly systems (strain relief, cleanliness, repeatability).
- Operate semi/automated assembly and test stations; follow work instructions and contribute to process improvement.
- Support station bring-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance (sensors, actuators custom pick-up heads, motion/fixtures, basic lab instrumentation).
- Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs; maintain service logs and lab readiness.
- Maintain safe, organized lab operations (ESD/laser safety, 5S, consumables/tool control).
What You’ll Bring
- Technician/Technologist diploma (Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Photonics or similar) or equivalent experience.
- 5–10 years hands-on experience in R&D lab, advanced manufacturing, automation equipment support, or photonics/optoelectronics.
- Strong manual dexterity (small parts/microscope work) and disciplined documentation.
- Practical troubleshooting skills; can work independently and collaboratively.
Additional Assets (nice to have)
- Fiber optics handling/cleanliness, optical coupling and power measurements.
- Micro-optics assembly, die attach, wire bonding, laser burn-in/test, wafer handling.
- Fine-pitch soldering/rework, harness build practices.
- Test & measurement tools (eg. SMU/OSA/scope/DAQ), motion/vision/automation station experience.
We appreciate the time you invest in exploring opportunities with us. At Ranovus, we believe diverse perspectives and a strong sense of belonging are essential to building innovative technology and resilient teams. If your experience does not match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, growth, and the unique strengths each person brings.
Ranovus is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including those from equity deserving and underrepresented communities. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process upon request by reaching out to our Talent team at [email protected].
We are committed to delivering a respectful and transparent candidate experience, with clear and timely communication at every stage of the process. From time to time, we may use technology to support elements of our hiring process. These tools are designed to enhance consistency and efficiency, not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people, guided by care, context, and fairness.
Thank you for your interest in joining Ranovus. We look forward to connecting with you.
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