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 innovative 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 constraints Create mechanical part and assembly designs, documentation, and manage design databases Develop products in alignment with defined processes and project timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams Build professional relationships across disciplines through effective communication and delivery of quality engineering solutions by considering all requirements Present technical reviews to ensure designs are aligned with project requirements, architecture, timelines, and risk identification needs Evaluate first samples, build prototype assemblies, create First Piece Evaluation (FPE) reports Address product sustaining needs for newly released and mature mechanical designs to address customer and/or manufacturing issues,



design improvements Work with electrical hardware teams and operations to support mechanical platform cost reduction activities Work 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 Engineering

Experience:
10+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in telecom, datacom, or electro-optics Utilization of CAD software, including Creo Parametric Background in design of metal components including sheet metal, machined, and die cast parts, and plastic injection molded parts Application of mechanical and hardware development processes and experience managing design databases Demonstrated focus on product and process improvement Attention to detail in engineering design and documentation Demonstrated analytical, creative, and methodical problem-solving approaches Application of project management practices in engineering development Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. medical dental Employee Assistance Program (EAP) company-paid holidays vacation time Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. Ciena is an Equal Chance Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

📌 Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer (Ottawa)
🏢 Ciena Canada ULC
📍 Ottawa