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Role overview – overview of the focal points of this role
- This position will provide assistance with Mechanical Design, Documentation, and Database Management, and will provide excellent exposure to electro-optical design and documentation control practices
Why is this role important within Ciena? What impact can you expect to have?
- Responsible for creation of piece part drawings and assemblies
- Mechanical parts and assembly design for leading edge optical networking products
What type of work environment will you be be working in? Who are the key teams with whom you will interact?
· Assist in ECO (database) release of new products
· Special duties and projects as assigned by supervisor
What technical experience and/or professional and personal skills are required for this role?
- Database Management experience
- 3D design tool experience (PROE/Creo preferred)
- Thoroughness with all assigned activities
- Strong analytical and machine design skills
Role:
This position is for a mechanical engineering coop student to assist in the mechanical design, documentation and database management for leading edge circuit packs and optical plugs on various Ciena platforms. The platform portfolio consists of 6500-S/D, 6500-PTS, 6500-R, 6500-T, 5400, 8700, Z-series, and Waveserver. This position will provide excellent exposure to electro-optical design and documentation practices.
Responsibilities:
- Develop mechanical design solutions for leading edge circuit packs and optical plugs that incorporate the latest technologies, are physically dense, and thermally challenged
- Mechanical part and assembly design and drawings
- Database management
- Evaluate first samples, build prototype assemblies
- Management and maintenance of 3D printer
Required Skills:
- 3D design tool experience, preferably Creo Parametric
- Very thorough, detail oriented
- Strong analytical and design skills
- Design database management experience
Note: This is an in-person role. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Ottawa. Student must be available for 8 months.
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.
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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.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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