You must have a technical understanding of optical networking systems and components, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams. Strong communication skills and a sense of accountability are essential.

You will assist in developing optical processes, supporting test hardware improvement, automation, instrumentation, fault isolation, and failure analysis in optical manufacturing. Opportunity to contribute to process engineering activities.

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Ottawa

Physical Wellbeing: The strong correlation between wellness and job performance means your health is of utmost importance to us. Our Global Wellbeing program provides you and your family direct access to resources and programs to improve your physical health.

Recognition Program: In addition to rewarding performance via our annual bonus, our reward program, 'bravo!' facilitates peer-to-peer and financial recognition for both teams and individuals.

Tuition Reimbursment: We will reimburse 100% of tuition, books, materials, and lab fees for a course or series of courses leading towards a degree or maintaining a degree related to your current position at Ciena or a position you are capable of attaining within the near future.

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Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams, and alongside our customers, partners, and communities—local and global.

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<ul><li>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.</li></ul>Why Ciena?&nbsp;<ul><li>We’re a company&nbsp;rooted in people—seeking to create a&nbsp;vibrant and inclusive environment, where everyone feels they can belong.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Accelerate your career path by gaining&nbsp;hands-on experience&nbsp;and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on&nbsp;real projects&nbsp;in real time in world class labs. Be a part of tomorrow’s future – today.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>We are big proponents of life-work integration.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li></ul>The Opportunity:<ul><li>4 month position starting Fall 2024</li><li>There is potential to extend the term at a later date.</li></ul>The ideal candidate will:<ul><li>Work collaboratively&nbsp;with cross-functional teams and is a team player</li><li>Work with both internal and external partners to achieve key product performance criteria</li><li>Hold themselves to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct</li></ul>Primary Duties and Responsibilities of candidate will include:<ul><li>Participate in development of optical processes for manufacturing high performance optical systems.</li><li>Support continuous improvement of test hardware and automation software in collaboration with NPI team and lab technicians.</li><li>Support instrumentation and process automation activities</li><li>Contribute towards day-to-day lab activities related to optical manufacturing and process development</li><li>Work on fault isolation and troubleshooting tools</li><li>Support failure analysis, root cause identification and corrective action implementation</li></ul>Required skills:<ul><li>Ability to work collaboratively&nbsp;with cross functional teams</li><li>Technical understanding of optical networking systems and components</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong communications skills, with ability to clearly articulate technical issues</li><li>Clear sense of accountability</li></ul>Required Experience:<ul><li>Working towards BS or MS degree in Optical/Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent technical degree</li><li>Basic electronics / PCBA experience</li><li>Experience with optical and electrical test instruments</li></ul>Assets:<ul><li>Prior experience with optical systems, optical fibers devices</li><li>Software experience with Matlab/Python/C/C++/C#</li><li>Prior experience of working with discrete coherent transmitter, receiver, pluggable module etc.</li><li>RF expertise</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits&nbsp;(Students)&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>The pay range for this position is $24.50-$33.00/hour</li></ul>

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:4 month position starting Fall 2024There is potential to extend the term at a later date.The ideal candidate will:Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and is a team playerWork with both internal and external partners to achieve key product performance criteriaHold themselves to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conductPrimary Duties and Responsibilities of candidate will include:Participate in development of optical processes for manufacturing high performance optical systems.Support continuous improvement of test hardware and automation software in collaboration with NPI team and lab technicians.Support instrumentation and process automation activitiesContribute towards day-to-day lab activities related to optical manufacturing and process developmentWork on fault isolation and troubleshooting toolsSupport failure analysis, root cause identification and corrective action implementationRequired skills:Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teamsTechnical understanding of optical networking systems and componentsStrong problem-solving skillsStrong communications skills, with ability to clearly articulate technical issuesClear sense of accountabilityRequired Experience:Working towards BS or MS degree in Optical/Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent technical degreeBasic electronics / PCBA experienceExperience with optical and electrical test instrumentsAssets:Prior experience with optical systems, optical fibers devicesSoftware experience with Matlab/Python/C/C++/C#Prior experience of working with discrete coherent transmitter, receiver, pluggable module etc.RF expertiseCompensation and Benefits (Students)  The pay range for this position is $24.50-$33.00/hour

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Physical Wellbeing: The strong correlation between wellness and job performance means your health is of utmost importance to us. Our Global Wellbeing program provides you and your family direct access to resources and programs to improve your physical health.

Recognition Program: In addition to rewarding performance via our annual bonus, our reward program, 'bravo!' facilitates peer-to-peer and financial recognition for both teams and individuals.

Tuition Reimbursment: We will reimburse 100% of tuition, books, materials, and lab fees for a course or series of courses leading towards a degree or maintaining a degree related to your current position at Ciena or a position you are capable of attaining within the near future.

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