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

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 flexible 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.
The Opportunity:
4 months work term: Sept - Dec, 2026
How You Will Contribute:
Work with Reliability team member in efforts to:
test discrete components and PCBAs in lab for accelerated life and corrosion for harsh environments. Working onsite at the Ottawa campus will be needed 3-4 days a week.
Setup test circuits and monitor critical component parameters.
Assess electrical components on electronic circuit board for life, using excel
Organize reliability data to be searchable for ease of reference. (Excel and Python)
The Must Haves:
Education: working toward a degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Reliability Engineering.
Excel, Excel VBA
Understand of simple electronic circuits and components.
Experience with DVM and various lab instruments
Self-starter, highly motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills
willingness to learn
Assets
Programming knowledge Java Script, node.js, Git and Arduino controllers, Python
Soldering
What you will learn:
You will walk away from this experience with exposure to Telecommunications Equipment and Labs. Understand of Ciena’s complex electronic circuit packs and optical components. Importance of designing for reliability. How to accelerate product ageing. Familiarity with Lab FA instrument: X-ray, SEM, EDX, confocal microscope, cross-section analyses.
Pay Range: The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00
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.
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