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.
Why Ciena?
We’re a company rooted in people—seeking to create a vibrant and inclusive environment, where everyone feels they can belong.
Accelerate your career path by gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on real projects in real time in world class labs. Be a part of tomorrow’s future – today.
Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities. We recognize that the learning doesn’t stop when you leave school - we champion a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success.
We are big proponents of life-work integration. Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their differences outside of working hours too. CienaCares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.
The Opportunity:
4 month work term: May 2025 to Aug 2025
How You Will Contribute:
Note: This is an in-person position based out of our Kanata, ON office.
This position is for a mechanical engineering coop student to assist in the mechanical design, documentation and database management for leading edge circuit packs and optical plugs on various Ciena platforms. The platform portfolio consists of 6500-S/D, 6500-PTS, 6500-R, 6500-T, 5400, 8700, Z-series, and Waveserver. This position will provide excellent exposure to electro-optical design and documentation practices.
Develop mechanical design solutions for leading edge circuit packs and optical plugs that incorporate the latest technologies, are physically dense, and thermally challenged
Mechanical part and assembly design and drawings
Evaluate first samples, build prototype assemblies
Management and maintenance of 3D printer
Database management
What Does Ciena Expect of You?
A sense of urgency – what’s important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done a priority.
Integrity – you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.
A commitment to innovation – you continually seek to learn, understand new technologies and ever-changing market conditions, and endeavour to apply that knowledge to Ciena’s advantage.
You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
The flexibility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a broader team.
The Must Haves:
Working towards the completion of a Bachelors program in Mechanical Engineering
3D design tool experience, preferably Creo or Solidworks
Strong analytical and design skills
Compensation and Benefits (Students)
The pay range for this position is $24.50-$33.00/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.
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.