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Job description
Ciena is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer — a full-time, based in Ottawa role. Apply directly on Ciena's careers page below.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Ottawa
Time Type: Full time
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.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer role contributes to the development of physical design solutions for advanced optical platforms, enabling high performance networking products. The position focuses on delivering innovative mechanical designs that meet density, thermal, and manufacturability requirements. The work directly supports the advancement of next-generation optical networking technologies.
How you will make an impact:
Develop mechanical designs for leading edge optical platforms incorporating advanced technologies with high density and thermal constraints
Create mechanical part and assembly designs, documentation, and manage design databases
Develop products in alignment with defined processes and project timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Build professional relationships across disciplines through effective communication and delivery of quality engineering solutions by considering all requirements
Present technical reviews to ensure designs are aligned with project requirements, architecture, timelines, and risk identification needs
Apply DFMA methods and develop volume manufacturability processes to ease production road maps
Evaluate first samples, build prototype assemblies, create First Piece Evaluation (FPE) reports
Address product sustaining needs for newly released and mature mechanical designs to address customer and/or manufacturing issues, design improvements
Work with electrical hardware teams and operations to support mechanical platform cost reduction activities
Work with customer response teams to assess field issues (as needed) and with supplier for root cause analysis of failed or poor-quality components.
The must haves:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 10+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in telecom, datacom, or electro-optics
Utilization of CAD software, including Creo Parametric
Background in design of metal components including sheet metal, machined, and die cast parts, and plastic injection molded parts
Application of mechanical and hardware development processes and experience managing design databases
Application of interpersonal communication skills in cross-functional teams
Demonstrated focus on product and process improvement
Attention to detail in engineering design and documentation
Demonstrated analytical, creative, and methodical problem-solving approaches
Application of project management practices in engineering development
Nice to haves:
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
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.
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.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Senior Mechanical Engineer at Ciena?
The required skills for Senior Mechanical Engineer at Ciena include: Mechanical Engineering, Machining, Project Management.
What is the seniority level for Senior Mechanical Engineer at Ciena?
Senior Mechanical Engineer at Ciena is a Senior level position.
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