Mechanical Engineer - New Grad
About The Position
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. Join a collaborative engineering team focused on developing and optimizing test fixtures and stations that enable production of Ciena’s cutting-edge, vertically integrated Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) products. Working in a collaborative environment, you will have direct interactions with managers, engineers, and technicians across multiple R&D functions, fostering close teamwork and shared ownership of results.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficient with CAD software, preferably Creo or Solidworks.
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience with lab measurement techniques and test equipment.
- Ability to create test scripts for data collection and analysis.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Thermal simulation experience, preferably with Ansys considered an asset.
- Cleanroom lab experience is an asset.
- Experience in the design of plastic components (injection molding) and metal components (sheet metal, machined, die cast).
Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical fixtures and test stations to enable PIC testing and assembly.
- Optimize mechanical designs to support production requirements for PIC products.
- Operate within cleanroom environments while maintaining established cleanliness protocols.
- Ensure process integrity during testing and assembly activities.
- Create detailed documentation for mechanical fixtures, assemblies, and station layouts.
- Document testing methods to promote reproducibility and cross-functional collaboration.
- Collaborate with managers, engineers, and technicians across multiple R&D functions.
Benefits
- 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
- vacation time
- Paid Family Leave
- other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
