About this role
Electrical Engineering Student
Canada
Position: Electrical Engineering Student Number of Position(s): 1 Duration: 4 Months Start Date: January 4, 2027 Location: Onsite - Ottawa, Canada Educational Recommendations: Currently enrolled in a Electrical Engineering program or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.
Your responsibilities
- Support the electrical design of optical pluggable modules, balancing electrical performance, signal integrity, and manufacturability requirements.
- Perform electrical verification testing using lab equipment, review schematics and layouts, and assemble prototypes.
- Support the transition of designs to production with minimal redesign.
- Interface with suppliers/contract manufacturers to resolve electrical issues.
- Author Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Define and validate labeling, packaging, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Partner with mechanical, optical, manufacturing, and test teams to propose innovative solutions that improve product performance, cost, and reliability.
- Assist with root-cause analysis of field issues and support ongoing engineering efforts.
Your skills and experience
You're a great fit if you have:
- Experience with circuit simulation tools, layout techniques, and standard laboratory test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, network analyzers).
- Experience with optical transceiver packaging (e.g., QSFP, OSFP) and ASIC packaging.
- Knowledge of advanced substrate technologies (e.g., organic build-up, LTCC, HTCC, and high-performance PCB laminates).
- Basic understanding of signal integrity and power integrity principles.
More information
Some of our benefits for students in Canada:
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance work and life
- Professional development events and networking opportunities
- Campus perks designed to make your student experience enjoyable and social, such as access to an onsite cafeteria, free employee parking, complimentary fitness centre, and sports facilities (volleyball, basketball, pickleball courts, ping pong, and employee leagues)
- Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and connect with people who share your passions and values
- Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
- A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond
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Job Info
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Job Category Corporate Services
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Posting Date 10/29/2026
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Degree Level Bachelor’s degree
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Job Schedule Full time
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Job Type Fixed Term Student Trainee/Apprentice (3 months+)
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Job Identification 32826
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Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No
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Role Type Individual contributor
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Laptop - support with ordering needed Yes
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Salary Range $49,504 to 69,888 CAD per year
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Experience level Student or Intern or Trainee
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Locations
600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2E6, CA
(Onsite)
- Regular or Temporary Temporary