Job Description

Position: Optical Hardware Lab Technician Student

Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 4-8 Months

Start Date: September 8, 2026

Location: Onsite - Ottawa, Canada

Educational Recommendations:

Currently a 2nd-year candidate for a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Network, Technologist, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Perform monthly verification of lab equipment inventory and confirm calibration status according to lab procedures.
• Perform initial diagnostics such as power cycling equipment, reseating cards and cables, and verifying power, and network connections before escalation.
• Inspect newly received equipment, perform power on tests, log items into tracking systems, apply asset tags, and ensure proper calibration stickers or labels are placed where required.
• Image lab computers to Nokia standard, install required software tools, configure network settings (IP addresses), and verify operational readiness, in both windows and linux systems.
• Configure lab instruments (such as tunable lasers, optical spectrum analyzers, polarization equipment, optical test set mainframes, etc); set up power connections, IP addressing, and communication interfaces such as GPIB.
• Inspect, sort, and organize, returned or excess cables and fiber assemblies; ensure items are properly stored and available for reuse.
• Help keep lab spaces clean, organized, and compliant with safety and operational standards.
• Assist with equipment moves, rack installations, and new station setups as part of lab reconfigurations and expansions.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, basic IP knowledge.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  
  

It would be nice if you also have knowledge in:

• Linux/Unix operating systems, installing servers, creating users, groups, and permissions.