Ciena
Hardware (PCBA) Design and Verification Intern (Winter 2027 - 4 Months)
Ottawa · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- 4 month work term, starting January 2027
- The role offers hands-on involvement in complex circuit pack development alongside experienced engineers, supporting technical growth.
- The work advances Ciena's focus on innovation, quality, and customer-driven engineering.
Responsibilities
- This co-op opportunity within Ciena's hardware development organization contributes to the design and validation of advanced switching products that enable high-speed connectivity.
- Design and validate hardware for next-generation switching circuit packs.
- Perform board programming and manage prototype inventory activities.
- Conduct design verification to evaluate functionality, performance, operating margins, and robustness.
- Develop and maintain design documentation, including design specifications and test plans or reports.
- Background in high-speed signaling, transmission lines, and digital or analog circuit design.
- Application of hardware design and debug techniques.
- 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.
- At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.
- Apply Cadence CAD tools to schematic capture, layout review, and design analysis tasks.
Skills
- Use of PCB schematic capture and layout tools.
Compensation
- The hourly pay range for this position is: $25.50 - 35.00 CAD.
- Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business.
- Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
- In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
Equal opportunity
- If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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