Ciena

Mechanical Engineer - New Grad

Ciena$62K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop mechanical fixtures and test stations for PIC testing and assembly.
  • Optimize mechanical designs for production requirements of PIC products.
  • Operate within cleanroom environments, adhering to cleanliness protocols.
  • Ensure process integrity during testing and assembly activities.
  • Create detailed documentation for fixtures, assemblies, and station layouts.
  • Document testing methods to promote reproducibility and collaboration.
  • Collaborate effectively with managers, engineers, and technicians across R&D functions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(K) and DCPP participation with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time
  • Compliance with laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
Full Job Description
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.

How you will make an impact:
  • 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.


The must haves:
  • Education: 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).


Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $62,600 - $100,000

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
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