Mechanical Design Co-op (8 Months, September 2026)

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; Sur place; CAD 34 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation pay

Résumé du poste

Ciena Corporation in Ottawa is offering an 8-month mechanical engineering placement starting September 2026. You will develop mechanical designs for circuit packs and optical plugs, create component drawings, evaluate samples, and manage 3D printing equipment.

Applicants must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with Creo or SolidWorks experience and strong analytical skills. The role pays $25.50–$35.00 per hour with standard company benefits.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with 3D design tools (Creo or SolidWorks).
• Strong analytical and design skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop mechanical design solutions for circuit packs and optical plugs in dense, thermally constrained environments.
• Create mechanical part and assembly drawings.
• Evaluate first samples and build prototype assemblies.
• Manage and maintain 3D printer equipment and engineering databases.

Connaissances

3D design

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Creo

SolidWorks

Description du poste

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.

The Opportunity

8-month placement, starting September 2026

How You Will Contribute

• Develop mechanical design solutions for circuit packs and optical plugs incorporating current technologies in physically dense and thermally constrained environments
• Create mechanical part and assembly designs and drawings
• Evaluate first samples and build prototype assemblies
• Manage and maintain 3D printer equipment
• Maintain engineering databases

The Must Haves

• Education: Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3D design tool experience, preferably Creo or Solidworks
• Strong analytical and design skills
• Nice to haves: No additional nice to have qualifications provided.

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is $25.50-$35.00/hour 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.

Benefits

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.

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.