Ciena

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Canada · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCiena
LocationCanada
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted17 Jul 2026

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.

This Senior Mechanical Engineer contributes to the development of high-performance, physical design solutions for leading edge circuit packs and optical plugs on various Ciena platforms. The platform portfolio consists of 6500-S/D, 6500-PTS, 6500-R, 6500-T, 5400, 8700, Z-series, and Waveserver.

How you will make an impact:

Develop mechanical designs for leading edge circuit packs and optical plugs incorporating advanced technologies with high-density and thermal constraints

Create mechanical part and assembly designs, engineering documentation, and maintain design databases

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Collaborate with systems, hardware, operations, and product line management to deliver products aligned to project timelines and processes

Build cross-functional relationships through technical communication and delivery of quality engineering outputs by considering all requirements

Present technical design reviews to ensure designs are aligned with project requirements, architecture, timelines, and risk identification needs

Apply DFMA methodologies to improve manufacturability and assembly in partnership with operations and manufacturing

Evaluate prototypes and first samples, including development of First Piece Evaluation reports

Address sustaining needs for newly released and mature circuit packs and optical plugs to address customer and/or manufacturing issues and 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.

The must haves:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required

Experience: 10+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in telecom, datacom or electro-optics

Utilization of CAD software, preferably Creo Parametric

Demonstrated analytical problem solving using structured and methodical approaches

Project management skills applied to engineering development activities

Background in design of plastic components including injection moulding and metal components including sheet metal, machined, and die cast

Application of mechanical and hardware development processes and experience managing design databases

Demonstrated commitment to product and process improvement

Application of interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across engineering disciplines

Attention to detail in engineering design and documentation

Nice to haves:

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Pay Range: $88,700 - $141,700.

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.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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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