Hardware Engineer, Power Design

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; USD 62,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking enthusiastic Engineers to join their hardware development team. This role focuses on designing and validating cutting-edge optical and digital/analog circuit packs for transport and switching products. As a Power Hardware Engineer, you will develop advanced power systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful implementation of designs. With a commitment to a people-first culture, this organization fosters a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth and well-being. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

401(K) with Company Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation Time

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Power Component Circuit Pack Design.
• 2-5 years experience in Product Development Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop power and ground systems for Optical and Ethernet platforms.
• Design high performance circuit pack level power solutions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork Skills

Power Lab Test Equipment

Measurement Techniques

Product Development

Education

Post Graduate in Electronics

Post Graduate in Micro Electronics Power

Tools

PCB Schematic Capture Tools

PCB Layout Tools

Job description

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.

How You Will Contribute:

We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative Engineers to join our hardware development team. Hardware positions involve working in a team to design, implement and validate leading edge optical & digital/analog circuit packs that are used in Ciena’s Transport and Switching products.

As a Power Hardware Engineer you will:

• Develop power and ground systems for next generation Optical and Ethernet platform equipment.
• Design high performance circuit pack level power solutions (schematics and layouts) and work with hardware design prime to implement on their circuit packs.
• Work with hardware and mechanical design, and external supply partners to realize designs.
• Hold design, verification spec, and performance results reviews with peers as required.
• Work with suppliers, corporate and manufacturing procurement organizations to deliver components and sub-systems designs into production.
• Verify system and sub-component design with engineering and production prototypes.

The Must Haves:

• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills across multiple disciplines in Hardware development, manufacturing, test engineering, and with external suppliers.
• Experience with Power lab test equipment and measurement techniques.
• Product development experience in micro electronic power.
• 1-2 years experience in Power Component Circuit Pack Design AND System Power and Grounding Design.
• 2-5 years experience in Product Development Cycle.

The Assets:

• Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools.
• Post Graduate in Electronics or Micro Electronics Power.

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $62,700 - $123,100.

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.

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

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