Hardware Design Intern - 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.
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:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative designer to join the hardware development team working on Ciena's Switching products.

The position will be tailored to the successful applicant and will involve working with senior designers to implement and validate leading edge circuit packs of a multi-terabyte switch.

You will

Execute hardware verification plans and debug prototype hardware using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic/network analyzers, protocol/signal generators etc.
Learn to read vendor datasheets and extract specifications to ensure proper circuit operation
Test component alternates to help alleviate supply shortages
Manage the deployment of prototype cards in the lab

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.
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:

Working towards completion of a Bachelors or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Familiarity with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and test sets) and measurement techniques would be beneficial
Understanding of high speed signaling, transmission lines, digital and analog design

Assets:

Experience designing and debugging hardware is an asset
Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools is 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.