Senior Hardware Designer

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Ottawa is seeking a Hardware Engineer to lead investigations and address quality issues in packet optical products. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over 7 years of relevant hardware design experience. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, supporting a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hardware design experience required.
• Experience in supporting and troubleshooting hardware in production environments.
• Strong skills in analog and digital circuit design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of field failures and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to address quality issues.
• Participate in hardware design for cost reduction activities.

Skills

Hardware design experience

Troubleshooting hardware issues

Analog circuit design fundamentals

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TINA

LTSpice

Job description

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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