Engineering Lab Technician Co-op/Intern
Nokia
Position: Engineering Lab Technician Co-op/Intern
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4 months +
Date: May – Aug 2026
Location: Onsite, Ottawa
EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently a candidate for a Master’s, Bachelor's degree, or Diploma in Computer Technician program, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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- 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
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge networking technologies in a dynamic lab setting. As part of Nokia’s NI Services group, you’ll collaborate with R&D and Customer Support teams to provide technical support across IP Platforms labs. Your tasks will include installing and configuring equipment, performing software installs and backups, troubleshooting node configurations, and upgrading hardware. This role offers valuable exposure to real-world network environments and helps you build practical technical skills that will support your future career.
You have:
- Enrollment in a Computer networking-related program.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to work effectively with others.
- The candidate must be able to work successfully in a team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of IP networking, familiar with networking concepts.
- Familiar or proficient with UNIX and LINUX.
- Scripting languages (i.e., PERL).
As part of our team, you will:
- Work with new products and technologies.
- Troubleshoot and debug node configurations.
- The software installs, system configurations restore and backing up databases.
- Troubleshoot and upgrade cards.
- Installation and configuration of new equipment into existing networks.