Hardware (PCBA) Design and Verification Intern (Winter 2027 - 4 months)

Job summary

The intern will perform hardware testing, debugging, and design verification for circuit boards within the switching products team. They will also manage prototype inventory and contribute to technical documentation such as design specifications and test plans.

Job details

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. 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. Connect with a career that matters. The Opportunity: 4 month work term, starting January 2027 Complex designs pushing all the boundaries. Great people. Tremendous learning opportunities. This position could catapult your career. Are you looking for a challenging co-op term that will stand out? Join our hardware development team working on Ciena's Switching products and contribute to the implementation and validation of leading edge circuit packs. How you will make an impact: Perform hardware test and debug of new and existing circuit boards. Manage board programming and prototype inventory. Perform thorough design verification to validate functionality, performance, operating margins, and robustness. Conduct signal integrity measurements, thermal stress testing, and component qualification. Contribute to documentation such as Design Specification and Test Plans. Work in Cadence CAD tools (Concept/Allegro). Learn how fiber optic transport equipment and associated test equipment function. The must haves: Education: Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Nice to haves: Familiarity with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers and test sets). Understanding of high speed signaling, transmission lines, digital and analog design. Experience designing and debugging hardware. Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools. Pay Range: The hourly pay range for this position is $25.50 - $35.00 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. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws. 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.

What you’ll do

The intern will perform hardware testing, debugging, and design verification for circuit boards within the switching products team. They will also manage prototype inventory and contribute to technical documentation such as design specifications and test plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering. Strong communication and teamwork skills are required, with familiarity in lab test equipment and PCB design tools considered an asset.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation pay

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Good communication · Preferred
• PCB Design · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Switching · Preferred
• future · Preferred
• Strong Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Hardware testing
• Debugging
• Board programming
• Design verification
• Signal integrity
• Thermal stress testing
• Component qualification
• Cadence CAD tools
• Concept
• Allegro
• Fiber optic transport equipment
• Oscilloscopes
• Analyzers
• High speed signaling
• Transmission lines
• PCB schematic capture
• Design Verification
• Software Stress Testing
• Analog Design
• Oscilloscope
• Artificial Intelligence
• Electrical Engineering
• Printed Circuit Board
• Communication
• Design Specifications
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Innovation
• Laboratory Testing
• Operating Margins
• Schematic Capture
• Signal Integrity
• Test Planning
• Test Equipment
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Design and Verification Engineer
• Circuit Design Engineer
• Electrical Engineers

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