Electronic Reliability Engineer Co-op (4 months, Fall 2026) (Ottawa)

Opportunity

4-month work term: Sept – Dec 2026. Work on the Reliability team on the Ottawa campus, 3–4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Test discrete components and PCBAs in the lab for accelerated life and corrosion in harsh environments.
• Set up test circuits and monitor critical component parameters.
• Assess electrical components on electronic circuit boards for life expectancy using Excel and Python.
• Organize reliability data to make it searchable and easily referenced.

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Reliability Engineering.
• Proficiency with Excel, including Excel VBA.
• Understanding of simple electronic circuits and components.
• Experience with DVMs and various laboratory instruments.
• Self‑starter, highly motivated, good interpersonal and communication skills, and willingness to learn.
• Programming knowledge (JavaScript, Node.js, Git, Arduino controllers, Python) is an asset.
• Soldering skills are an asset.

What You Will Learn

• Exposure to telecommunications equipment and labs.
• Understanding of Ciena’s complex electronic circuit packs and optical components.
• The importance of designing for reliability.
• How to accelerate product ageing.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as X‑ray, SEM, EDX, confocal microscope and cross‑section analyses.

Benefits

Hourly pay range: $25.00 – $34.00. Compensation includes company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws. Students also have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ciena values diversity and respects its employees as individuals. Discrimination of any form is not tolerated. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.