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. The Senior Mechanical Engineer role contributes to the development of physical design solutions for advanced optical platforms, enabling high performance networking products. The position focuses on delivering creative mechanical designs that meet density, thermal, and manufacturability requirements. The work directly supports the advancement of next-generation optical networking technologies.Develop mechanical designs for leading edge optical platforms incorporating advanced technologies with high density and thermal constraintsCreate mechanical part and assembly designs, documentation, and manage design databasesDevelop products in alignment with defined processes and project timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teamsBuild professional relationships across disciplines through effective communication and delivery of quality engineering solutions by considering all requirementsPresent technical reviews to ensure designs are aligned with project requirements, architecture, timelines, and risk identification needsEvaluate first samples, build prototype assemblies, create First Piece Evaluation (FPE) reportsAddress product sustaining needs for newly released and mature mechanical designs to address customer and/or manufacturing issues,



design improvementsWork with electrical hardware teams and operations to support mechanical platform cost reduction activitiesWork with customer response teams to assess field issues (as needed) and with supplier for root cause analysis of failed or poor-quality components.Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringExperience: 10+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in telecom, datacom, or electro-opticsUtilization of CAD software, including Creo ParametricBackground in design of metal components including sheet metal, machined, and die cast parts, and plastic injection molded partsApplication of mechanical and hardware development processes and experience managing design databasesDemonstrated focus on product and process improvementAttention to detail in engineering design and documentationDemonstrated analytical, creative, and methodical problem-solving approachesApplication of project management practices in engineering developmentMaster’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringNon-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.MedicaldentalEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)company-paid holidaysvacation timePaid Family Leave and other leaves of absenceCiena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

📌 Senior Engineer - Mechanical Analysis (Ottawa)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Ottawa