• Job Description

  Req#: R023303

  Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

  Why Ciena?

  • We’re a company rooted in people —seeking to create a vibrant and inclusive environment , where everyone feels they can belong.

  • Accelerate your career path by gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on real projects in real time in world class labs. Be a part of tomorrow’s future – today.

  • Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities . We recognize that the learning doesn’t stop when you leave school - we champion a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success.

  • We are big proponents of life-work integration. Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their differences outside of working hours too. CienaCares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.

  The Opportunity:

  8 month work term: January to August 2024

  How You Will Contribute:

  Note: This is an in-person position based out of our Kanata, ON office.

  This position is for a mechanical engineering coop student to assist in the mechanical design, documentation and database management for leading edge circuit packs and optical plugs on various Ciena platforms. The platform portfolio consists of 6500-S/D, 6500-PTS, 6500-R, 6500-T, 5400, 8700, Z-series, and Waveserver . This position will provide excellent exposure to electro-optical design and documentation practices.

  • Develop mechanical design solutions for leading edge circuit packs and optical plugs that incorporate the latest technologies, are physically dense, and thermally challenged

  • Mechanical part and assembly design and drawings

  • Evaluate first samples, build prototype assemblies

  • Management and maintenance of 3D printer

  • Database management

  What Does Ciena Expect of You?

  • A sense of urgency – what’s important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done a priority .

  • Integrity – you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.

  • A commitment to innovation – you continually seek to learn , understand new technologies and ever-changing market conditions, and endeavour to apply that knowledge to Ciena’s advantage .

  • You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations .

  • The flexibility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a broader team.

  The Must Haves:

  • Working towards the completion of a Bachelors program in Mechanical Engineering

  • 3D design tool experience, preferably Creo or Solidworks

  • Strong analytical and design skills

  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.

  If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

• About the company

  Ciena Corporation is an American telecommunications networking equipment and software services supplier based in Hanover, Maryland.

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