Application Scientist

Are you looking to grow within a high-tech company where innovation, collaboration, and professional development are at the heart of every project? Do you enjoy tackling challenges, proposing ideas, improving processes, and making a tangible contribution to a team's success? Then you might be the person we're looking for!

Coractive is a leader in the development and manufacturing of specialized optical fibers and fiber lasers. Our technologies are used worldwide in cutting-edge sectors such as telecommunications, medical, defense, industry, and scientific research. By joining our team, you will thrive in a stimulating environment where your ideas are valued and you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects with a real impact.

As an Application Scientist, you will report to the Head of the Application Laboratory within the Innovation Department. You will be responsible for developing CW and pulsed fiber-optic systems to measure the performance of Coractive’s active optical fibers.

The use of English is required for the following reasons:

• The incumbent will be required to communicate regularly with clients, suppliers, partners, or colleagues located outside Quebec whose working language is English.

Joining Coractive means enjoying numerous benefits, including:

• A competitive salary.
• A flexible schedule.
• A permanent position.
• Up to 40 hours of personal days per year.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation during the holiday season.
• Group insurance, with employer contributions.
• A retirement plan, with employer contributions.
• Free parking.
• Social activities organized by the social club.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Being part of a dynamic team that delivers quality products where enjoyment and performance go hand in hand.
• A safe, pleasant, stimulating, and wellness-focused work environment.
• And much more!

Interested in this role? Here are the challenges in more detail:

• Test and characterization of optical fiber products.
• Design optical laser and amplifier systems, experience of high-power laser systems is a plus.
• Modeling and simulation of fiber optic and photonic systems.
• Analyze, interpret, and present performance test and simulation results.
• Provide feedback to the optical fiber design team.
• Design methods, assemblies, and simulation tools to verify the optical performances of prototypes of optical lasers and amplifiers.
• Design and supervise the assembly of characterization test benches for new production batches.
• Provide technical support and qualification for fiber optic components and systems.
• Contribute to scientific publications and stay informed of scientific advances in the field.
• Support the quality group in failure analysis and customer complaint investigations.
• Periodically participate in systematic reviews of scientific articles and other publications related to technological innovations, new applications, and competitor products.
• Collaborate in the equipment acquisition process by conducting research on available market solutions, costs, quotations, etc.
• Compile performance data.
• Prepare various technical reports.
• Perform any other related tasks associated with the field of activity.

What's that little something extra that sets Coractive employees apart?

• Dare to innovate to create value and achieve your goals.
• Cultivate your passion by being curious, imaginative, and committed to continuous learning.
• Grow together by fostering inclusion in a positive environment.
• Share and learn more by prioritizing the exchange of ideas and transparency.
• Exceed expectations by demonstrating initiative and rigor every day.

Are you passionate about the world of science and technology? Joining Coractive means becoming part of a leading manufacturer of optical fibers for various industrial applications, serving clients worldwide for 25 years!

Did you know? To promote employee well-being, Coractive gives $5 a day to every employee who cycles to work.

Want to join our team? Apply directly online or send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. You can follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn or visit our website at

Note: Coractive is committed to employment equity. The use of masculine pronouns in this text is solely for the purpose of brevity. We believe in the principle of employment equity and are open to accommodations during the selection process.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are looking for a candidate with the following profile:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Engineering Physics, Optoelectronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a photonics and optics laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optics, familiarity with COMSOL is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic components, lasers and fiber amplifiers.
• Experience in assembling fiber laser systems is considered as an asset.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing process, such as the commissioning of laboratory or production equipment, is considered as an asset.
• Ability to follow rigorous and methodical processes.
• Proficiency in French and English.