Hardware (PCBA) Design and Verification Intern
Ciena
•CA$25 - CA$34
About The Position
This four-month 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 meaningful technical growth. The work advances Ciena’s focus on innovation, quality, and customer-driven engineering.
Requirements
- Working toward completion of 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- vacation pay
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