New Grad: Mechanical Design Engineer

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• 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 recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental & physical health, and financial security, of our employees and their families.
• 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. Ciena Cares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.

How You Will Contribute:

You will be part of a team of mechanical designers working on the design, implementation, and validation of complex mechanical assemblies of Ciena's next generation networking and optical platforms.

• Under the mentorship of a senior engineer, you will be accountable for developing mechanical designs for the 3D physical infrastructure that enables Ciena's optical technology that are physically dense and thermally challenged.
• Responsibilities include mechanical part and assembly design and documentation.
• You will build relationships with other disciplines through the collaborative development of quality engineering products by considering all requirements.
• You will present technical reviews to ensure designs are closely aligned with project requirements, architecture, timelines, and that risks/issues are clearly articulated.
• You will work with operations and manufacturing to apply DFMA methods.
• You will build prototype assemblies and write First Piece Evaluation (FPE) reports.
• You will address sustaining needs for newly released and mature circuit packs and optical plugs to address customer and/or manufacturing issues and design improvements.
• Work on root cause analysis of failed assemblies.

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 and exceeding customer expectations a priority.
• The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team where decision-making and evaluation of design options is concerned.
• You embrace change - thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
• Curiosity to understand new technologies, analyze, troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
• You are self-motivated - always seeking out and methodically tackling sophisticated technical issues.
• The ability to effectively communicate - tailoring your message to the audience and presenting information in such a way that it is easily understood.
• A dedication to ongoing learning - allowing you to acquire information and develop new skills to solve complex problems.

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient with CAD software, preferably Creo or Solidworks.
• Experience with lab measurement techniques and test equipment.
• This is an in-person position.

Assets:

• Telecommunications experience.
• 3D printer maintenance.
• Experience in the design of plastic components (injection moulding) and metal components (sheet metal, machined, die cast).

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual pay range for this position is $56,600 - $94,000 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.

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. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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