Senior Hardware Designer

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Ottawa, ON
In-Office
78K-165K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Hardware • Internet of Things • Other • Software • Semiconductor • Utilities
Ciena is a networking systems, services, and software company.
The Role
The Senior Hardware Designer will lead investigations into hardware failures, collaborate on quality issues, and improve product design and field quality.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

How You Will Contribute:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering, you will play a key role as a member of the Core Lifecycle Management team that supports packet optical products at Ciena.

You will

  • Lead investigations and analyze key field failures, identifying the root causes of issues, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality issues.
  • Identify replacement parts or devise strategies to address component-related issues.
  • Participate in the hardware design process for artwork changes both for mitigation and cost reduction activities.
  • Make process contributions towards the improvement of product field quality across multiple products.

The Must Haves:

  • Bachelor’s, or Master’s, degree in Electrical Engineering, with 7+ years of hardware design experience
  • Proven track record of supporting and troubleshooting hardware issues in production and/or manufacturing environments
  • Extensive experience in design validation with a focus on lab measurement techniques and test equipment
  • Expertise in analog and digital circuit debug, design and testing.
  • Strong analog circuit design fundamentals: amplifiers, filters, comparators, data converters, Electro-optics circuit (control loops)
  • Experience in designing circuits for power conversion and sensitive low-noise circuitry
  • Keen ability to parse component datasheets and extract design and verification criteria
  • Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 

Assets:

  • Able to work well both in a team and independently. 
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills to facilitate strong relationships with cross functional groups.  
  • Able to coordinate with and/or direct other team members to achieve results.
  • Experience with Fiber Optics and Photonic component including SFPs, Photodiodes, APDs and Lasers.
  • Experience or interest in using simulation tools like TINA and LTSpice 
  • Knowledge of automation/scripting techniques to enhance test effectiveness

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position is $77,500 - $164,500.

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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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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.

Top Skills

Analog Circuit Design
Circuit Debug
Digital Circuit Design
Electrical Engineering
Fiber Optics
Ltspice
Photonic Components
Test Equipment
Tina
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The Company
HQ: Hanover, MD
9,561 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

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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