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. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
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. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
- Lead the qualification and introduction of new Optical systems and components into manufacturing, ensuring alignment between design intent and production capability
- Provide technical assessments, manufacturability evaluations, and design recommendations for electronic and mechanical assemblies used in circuit packs and systems
- Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews, milestone readiness assessments, and continuous design improvements across development phases
- Own first‑piece evaluation builds and approvals, supporting prototype validation and production readiness
- Collaborate with design engineering, supply chain, and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partners to enable clear‑to‑build execution
- Investigate manufacturing quality issues, implement corrective actions, and lead process and tooling improvements to enhance yield, reliability, and cost
- Support optical subsystem assessments and manufacturing improvements where applicable, contributing to overall system performance
- Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) for electromechanical subsystems in a manufacturing environment
- Hands‑on experience of fiber‑optic assembly processes, including splicing and optical component integration
- Experience supporting optical or electro‑optic transmission and communication systems
- Expertise in electronics and mechanical design manufacturability, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) assessments
- Proven ability to manage multiple development programs simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to interface effectively with global partners and suppliers
- Proven ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment
- Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and suppliers to drive quality and production readiness
- Hands‑on knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes such as printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, soldering processes, and component integration
- Familiarity with prototype bring‑up, system testing, and manufacturing troubleshooting
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for electronics manufacturing and assembly
- Experience using engineering and lifecycle management tools such as Agile, and Microsoft Office
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.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience supporting New Product Introduction for electromechanical subsystems in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience of fiber-optic assembly processes, including splicing and optical component integration
- Experience supporting optical or electro-optic transmission and communication systems
- Expertise in electronics and mechanical design manufacturability, including Design for Manufacturing assessments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Ciena Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ciena and has not been reviewed or approved by Ciena.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as competitive or above-market in certain roles and regions, with references to market-aligned salary ranges and transparency around pay bands.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently framed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, with indications that coverage can extend to dependents and is viewed as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as flexible and generous, including Flex/uncapped PTO in many cases and additional paid time for volunteering.
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What We Do
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future. Corporate/Brand Values: • Customer First • Integrity • Velocity • Innovation • Outstanding People We're the perfect size for you to make an impact. W Only Ciena has the depth of expertise and the culture of collaboration and partnership required to help our partners evolve. We do this by strategically integrating hardware, services, and software in an open environment to ensure our clients’ networks are ‘fit for flexibility’ today and into the f
Why Work With Us
We are known for our industry-firsts, including the first coherent optical solution, converged packet-optical platform, and intelligence automation platform. Our commitment extends beyond innovation, logging in over 35,000 volunteer hours and $2 million to worthy causes in 2023. We're the perfect size and culture for you to make a difference.
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