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Hardware (PCBA) Design and Verification Intern (Winter 2027 - 4 Months)
@ Ciena Canada ULC
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Ciena Canada ULC is hiring a hardware (PCBA) design and verification intern for a 4-month co-op term starting January 2027. The role involves designing and validating switching circuit packs, hardware debug, design verification and documentation, using Cadence CAD tools. The posting states an hourly pay range of $25.50 to $35.00 CAD.
Pay:
$25.50–$35 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Design and validate hardware for switching circuit packs
- Execute hardware test and debug on printed circuit boards
- Conduct design verification and analyze signal integrity and thermal performance
- Develop design specifications, test plans and reports
- Apply Cadence CAD tools to schematic capture and layout review
Requirements summary:
- Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to collaborate within a team environment
- Exposure to oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and test sets (asset)
- Background in high-speed signaling and circuit design (asset)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Wellness |
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Ciena Canada ULC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 78 |
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: 4 month work term, starting January 2027
This co-op opportunity within Ciena’s hardware development organization contributes to the design and validation of advanced switching products that enable high-speed connectivity. The role offers hands-on involvement in complex circuit pack development alongside experienced engineers, supporting technical growth. The work advances Ciena’s focus on innovation, quality, and customer-driven engineering.
How you will make an impact:
- Design and validate hardware for next-generation switching circuit packs.
- Execute hardware test and debug activities on new and existing printed circuit boards.
- Perform board programming and manage prototype inventory activities.
- Conduct design verification to evaluate functionality, performance, operating margins, and robustness.
- Measure and analyze signal integrity, thermal performance, and component qualification results.
- Develop and maintain design documentation, including design specifications and test plans or reports.
- Apply Cadence CAD tools to schematic capture, layout review, and design analysis tasks.
The must haves:
- Education: Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering,
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within a team environment.
Nice to haves:
- Exposure to laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test sets.
- Background in high-speed signaling, transmission lines, and digital or analog circuit design.
- Application of hardware design and debug techniques.
- Use of PCB schematic capture and layout tools.
Pay range:
The hourly pay range for this position is: $25.50 - 35.00 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.
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.
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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