Ciena
Mechanical Engineer - New Grad
Ottawa · Junior
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About the role
- As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach.
- Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging.
- Working in a collaborative environment, you will have direct interactions with managers, engineers, and technicians across multiple R&D functions, fostering close teamwork and shared ownership of results.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Develop mechanical fixtures and test stations to enable PIC testing and assembly.
- Optimize mechanical designs to support production requirements for PIC products.
- Create detailed documentation for mechanical fixtures, assemblies, and station layouts.
- Document testing methods to promote reproducibility and cross-functional collaboration.
- Collaborate with managers, engineers, and technicians across multiple R&D functions.
- Ability to create test scripts for data collection and analysis.
Requirements
- Experience with lab measurement techniques and test equipment.
Compensation
- The annual pay range for this position is $62,600 - $100,000
- 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.
- Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.
- In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
Equal opportunity
- If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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