Ciena

CAD PCB Layout Designer

Ciena$83K — $133K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Electrical/Electronic Technology Diploma or Associate CAD Diploma required.
  • Over 5 years of PCB layout CAD/CAM experience.
  • Proficient with Cadence Allegro and Valor tools.
  • Strong understanding of the PCB design process and deliverables.
  • Experience in high-speed routing methodologies and controlled impedance design.
  • Familiarity with Constraint Manager and manual/auto-routing processes.
  • Strong multitasking abilities and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create and deliver complete documentation packages adhering to quality standards.
  • Conduct component placement considering electrical, mechanical, and thermal factors.
  • Develop and implement routing strategies to meet electrical specifications.
  • Collaborate in design reviews to address issues across teams.
  • Perform layout verification to ensure manufacturability compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
Full Job Description
The Converged Packet Optical R&D hardware team is seeking a hard-working and innovative PCB layout designer to develop high-speed, high complexity, multilayer circuit packs for communication products. The PCB Layout Designer will use Cadence Allegro layout toolset to extract the netlist from schematic capture and perform printed circuit board artwork design and deliver a complete design package for production.

How you will make an impact:

  • Deliver complete PCB documentation packages that meet quality system requirements.


  • Perform component placement to satisfy electrical, mechanical, and thermal constraints.


  • Develop routing strategies and execute PCB routing to meet electrical specifications.


  • Participate in design reviews and resolve design issues with hardware, mechanical, component, operations, test, product integrity, and thermal teams.


  • Complete layout verification using Valor to ensure compliance with Design for Manufacturability requirements.


The must haves:

  • Education: Electrical/Electronic Technology Diploma program OR Associate CAD Diploma.


  • Experience: 5+ years of PCB layout CAD/CAM experience.


  • Utilization of Cadence Allegro and Valor tools.


  • Application of the PCB design process and required deliverables.


  • Application of high-speed routing methodologies, single-ended and differential controlled impedance design, power and ground planes, terminations, via technologies, board materials and stack-ups, safety isolation requirements, EMC/EMI considerations, manufacturability constraints, and manufacturing test requirements.


  • Application of PCB technologies and mixed analog and high-speed digital circuit design.


  • Knowledge of Constraint Manager.


  • Application of manual routing, controlled auto-routing, and forward/backward schematic annotation.


  • Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.


  • Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to organize work effectively.


  • Values customer relationships and works to exceed customer expectations.


Nice to haves:

  • Knowledge of the PCB manufacturing and assembly process


  • Application of the PCB design process, manufacturability considerations, and assembly processes.


  • Familiarity with high-speed hardware design and photonic interfaces.


  • Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.


  • Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to organize work effectively.


  • Values customer relationships and works to exceed customer expectations


Pay Range: The annual compensation range is $83,800 - $133,800 CAD.

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.

About Ciena

Ciena Corporation is a global supplier of telecommunications networking equipment, software, and services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland. Ciena's products include optical transport and switching systems, software, and services that support the transport, switching, aggregation, and management of voice, video, and data traffic. Ciena serves customers in the telecommunications industry, including telecommunications service providers, cable operators, governments, and enterprises. The company has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries.
Learn more about Ciena
Size
7,241 employees
Market Cap
$7.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$354.3 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
NASDAQ

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