Hardware Power Engineer - New Grad (Ahuntsic-Cartierville)

As the global leader in high‑speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people‑first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a versatile work environment that empowers individual growth, well‑being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. As a Power Hardware Engineer at Ciena, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering high‑performance power solutions that enable the world’s most advanced packet optical transport, data center interconnect, and switching platforms. Working within a highly experienced hardware engineering organization, this role offers hands‑on technical impact, close collaboration across disciplines, and the opportunity to see designs progress from concept through manufacturing and into production. How you will make an impact

Develop product‑level power systems, subcomponent power designs, and circuit pack‑level power architectures for next‑generation platforms Contribute to high‑performance circuit pack power solutions, including schematic capture and layout collaboration with hardware design primes Design and support alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power interface modules and platform cooling solutions Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, thermal, software, and systems engineering teams to resolve design, performance, and integration challenges Partner with external suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing teams to transition power hardware designs into production Verify system and subcomponent designs using engineering and production prototypes through hands‑on lab validation The must haves

Education:

Graduated/graduating in 2026 from a Bachelor of Engineering degree with work‑term experience in system power and grounding design, power component circuit pack design, and product development lifecycle exposure. Postgraduate qualification in Electronics or Power Electronics. Project Management:

Demonstrated project management knowledge and strong work organization skills. Laboratory Experience:

Hands‑on experience with power laboratory test equipment, measurement techniques, and microelectronic power product development. Design Tools:

Familiarity with printed circuit board (PCB) schematic capture and layout tools. Communication:

Proven English written and verbal communication skills. Cross‑Functional Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively with mechanical, power, thermal, hardware, software, and systems engineering teams on platform development. Power Topologies:

Understanding of buck, boost, flyback, forward, resonant LLC converter topologies, and closed‑loop power supply control. Hands‑On Skills:

Ability to perform laboratory activities including soldering and printed circuit board rework. Test Equipment:

Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies. Simulation:

Experience with simulation tools such as LTSpice and PSPICE. Nice to haves

Internship experience: Work‑term experience in power electronics product development. Product Development: Exposure to communications hardware product development environments. Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with power, grounding, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design standards for Telcordia and data center customers. Design Platforms: Experience with Cadence design tools. 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. Benefits

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 Compliance with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence EEO Statement

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.

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