Hardware Characterization Automation Co-op - Ottawa, Canada - Ciena

Ciena

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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
handson 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.

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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
lifework 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 nonprofit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.

The Opportunity:

4 month work term: May August 2023

How You Will Contribute:

You will work on Automation Software for hardware development testing and create automation software to test a wide range of hardware specifications including the latest industry trends: 400G pluggable optics and Ciena's proprietary WL5e Line optics.

The role involves working in a team to collect requirements and get an understanding of testing needs. Working onsite at the Ottawa campus will be occasionally needed.

You will:
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Add features to new automation framework using C#, Python and Java:

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Use test equipment and the automation software to test and verify changes
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Collect requirements from team members and specifications
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Write various Excel VBA macros to simplify functions and to possibly import/export data as a database routine
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What You Will Learn from this Experience:

You will walk away from this experience with exposure to Telecommunications standards, Ciena's equipment portfolio and a variety of hardware test equipment such as: 10G-400G traffic generators, 10G-400G Optical Eye measurement, Jitter/wander generation and tolerant, Transient Power supplies, Thermo chambers, OSNRs, Optical amps, etc.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?
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A sense of urgency - what's important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done a priority.
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Integrity - you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.

You
embrace change thriving in a diverse environment of everchanging priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
The flexibility to
work independently with mínimal supervision as well as
part of a broader team.

The Must Haves:

1st 3rd year Computer Science or Engineering preferable
Software programming experience Java, C#, Python, Microsoft.

NET, and Microsoft visual studio

Understanding of object oriented software development concepts

Assets:

Optional programming knowledge: Java Script, , Git and Arduino controllers, Excel VBA
Selfstarter, highly motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills
Enthusiasm for software development and willingness to learn
Experience using and interfacing to various test equipment using Ethernet and GPIB would be an asset

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.
**If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.