Ciena
Senior Hardware Engineer, Power Design, onsite Kanata
Ottawa · Senior
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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.
- Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $77,500 - $164,500.
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 power and ground systems for next generation Optical and Ethernet platform equipment.
- Design high performance circuit pack level power solutions (schematics and layouts) and work with hardware design prime to implement on their circuit packs.
- Work with hardware and mechanical design, and external supply partners to realize designs.
- Work with suppliers, corporate and manufacturing procurement organizations to deliver components and sub-systems designs into production.
- Verify system and sub-component design with engineering and production prototypes.
- Experience in system power and grounding design, power component circuit pack design, and product development cycle experience.
- Experience in mentoring fellow engineers for team building, project management, and development projects in power hardware design.
Requirements
- Hold design, verification spec, and performance results reviews with peers as required.
- Bachelor of Engineering degree
- Experience with power lab test equipment, measurement techniques and product development experience in microelectronic power.
Compensation
- The annual pay range for this position is $77,500 - $164,500.
- 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.
Company info
- We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative Engineers to join our hardware development team at our office in Kanata, ON.
Equal opportunity
- If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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