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• Under the mentorship of a senior engineer, you will be accountable for developing mechanical designs for the 3D physical infrastructure that enables Ciena's optical technology that are physically dense and thermally challenged.
• Responsibilities include mechanical part and assembly design and documentation.
• You will build relationships with other disciplines through the collaborative development of quality engineering products by considering all requirements.
• You will present technical reviews to ensure designs are closely aligned with project requirements, architecture, timelines, and that risks/issues are clearly articulated.
• You will work with operations and manufacturing to apply DFMA methods.
• You will build prototype assemblies and write First Piece Evaluation (FPE) reports.
• You will address sustaining needs for newly released and mature circuit packs and optical plugs to address customer and/or manufacturing issues and design improvements.
• Work on root cause analysis of failed assemblies.

• A sense of urgency – what’s important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done and exceeding customer expectations a priority.
• The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team where decision-making and evaluation of design options is concerned.
• You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
• Curiosity to understand new technologies, analyze, troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
• You are self-motivated – always seeking out and methodically tackling sophisticated technical issues.
• The ability to effectively communicate – tailoring your message to the audience and presenting information in such a way that it is easily understood.
• A dedication to ongoing learning – allowing you to acquire information and develop new skills to solve complex problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient with CAD software, preferably Creo or Solidworks.
• Experience with lab measurement techniques and test equipment.
• This is an in-person position.

• Telecommunications experience.
• 3D printer maintenance.
• Experience in the design of plastic components (injection moulding) and metal components (sheet metal, machined, die cast).