About the role#
This is a 4-month co-op position starting in January 2027. You will work on analog layout design for high-speed circuits, including ADC, DAC, and PLL designs, within our Wavelogic product family. You will work under the guidance of a principal layout engineer and collaborate closely with the broader team.
What you'll do#
- Perform layout feasibility studies on circuit designs alongside senior analog designers.
- Discuss design trade-offs with the team.
- Create layouts for analog blocks using floor planning, placement, and routing.
- Run verification checks including DRC, LVS, EM, and IR to ensure quality.
- Explore new features in layout tools to improve productivity.
- Give regular status updates and share your experiences with the group.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Electrical Engineering or related degree program.
- Experience in custom analog and mixed-signal layout design.
- Knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS devices.
- Understanding of layout techniques including floor planning, device matching, minimizing parasitics, shielding, EM, and IR drop.
- Experience with custom designs like Opamps and Current Mirrors.
- Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and foundry technologies.
- Experience with tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and Siemens Calibre.
- Ability to interpret DRC and LVS reports.
- Skills in SKILL scripting, team collaboration, and problem-solving are considered assets.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes access to the Employee Assistance Program, company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay.
About Ciena
Ciena operates as a public company in the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1992, the firm builds networking systems, automation software, and interconnects for data transmission. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Hanover, Maryland. The company employs over 10,000 people and focuses on high-speed connectivity solutions.
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