Wavelogic Modem HW Engineering Intern/Co-op (Winter 2027 - 4 month)

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

company-paid holidays

paid sick leave

vacation pay as required by applicable

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a student for a 4-month co-op starting January 2027, embedded with hardware engineers on the WaveLogic portfolio.

You'll gain exposure to electrical design, manufacturing operations, failure analysis, data analysis, and lab validation, supporting products capable of up to 1,600 Gbps in optical communication equipment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent.
• Foundational lab equipment knowledge: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, basic soldering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with HW Design process (schematic, layout, documentation).

Responsibilities

• Perform simulation activities, schematic reviews, PCB layout reviews, BOM generation and documentation.
• Conduct hardware debugging and verify electrical design against datasheet specifications.
• Review component specs and research alternate sources to support qualification.
• Analyze large-scale manufacturing yield data to identify engineering insights for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lab equipment knowledge

HW design familiarity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree student in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Python scripting

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. The Opportunity: Work term of 4 months starting in January 2027. Join a team of experienced hardware engineers focused on the design, qualification, manufacturing, and lifecycle management of advanced optical communication products within the WaveLogic portfolio. This opportunity provides exposure to electrical design, manufacturing operations, failure analysis, statistical data analysis, laboratory validation, and cross-functional product development. The products support fiber optic data rates of up to 1,600 Gbps and are used by leading content providers and telecommunications companies.

How you will make an impact:

Perform simulation activities, functional schematic reviews, physical PCB layout reviews, BOM generation, and documentation. Conduct hardware debugging, electrical design verification against datasheet specifications, and documentation of results. Review component specifications and research alternate sources to support qualification activities. Analyze large-scale manufacturing yield data to identify engineering insights that can improve factory yield.

The must haves:

• Education: Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent,
• Foundational knowledge of lab equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, basic soldering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the HW Design process (schematic, layout, documentation).

Nice to haves:

• Demonstrated interest in prototyping/embedded hardware projects.
• Exposure to optical transceivers, coherent optics, or telecom networking.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques (histogram distributions, Q‑Q plots, STDev, CpK parameters) and visualizations (PowerBI, Excel, JMP).
• Confidence presenting ideas to colleagues and management as required.
• Experience with Cadence Allegro toolset.
• Experience with scripting languages (i.e Python, Linux shell, PowerQuery, Tcl).

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $25.50 - $35.00/hour CAD. 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:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• company-paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• vacation pay as required by applicable laws.

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.

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