Engineering Co-op Student

The PositionThis opportunity is available to students currently enrolled in a college diploma or university degree program in mechanical or manufacturing engineering. Co-op placements are offered for either an eight-month term commencing in the Winter semester or a four-month term beginning in the Fall semester. The application deadline for Winter placements is October 1st, and for Fall placements is May 1st. We encourage interested candidates to apply early to ensure full consideration.In this role the successful candidate will be primarily supporting engineers to develop new products and support existing products. Will spend a significant portion of their time designing and solid modeling using SolidWorks. Will gain experience in the product development process from concept to completion, including prototyping and testing. Will also gain experience relative to engineering records keeping, such as ECNs, drawings and BOMs. Will gain experience in application of theory to practice such as FEA stress analysis to help determine design and specifications.ResponsibilitiesDesign, prototype, test and validate sheet metal parts and assemblies for new or existing productsWork closely with product engineers, manufacturing engineers, and product team members to create and maintain drawings and Bill of Materials needed to manufacture products.Solve problems and develop those solutions for manufacturabilityWork closely with product engineers to determine engineering specifications required for purchased and manufactured products.Create solid models (SolidWorks) and CAD support to product engineers.Develop documents such as installation instructions and renderings for product support.Could include interaction with customers such as meetings, communications, site visits, and installationsCould include hands-on building and testing of prototypesHealth & Safety Employee Responsibilities:Work in compliance with health, safety and environmental proceduresReport any unsafe conditions or unsafe actsReport defect in any equipment or protective deviceEnsure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasksAttend all required health, safety and environmental trainingReport any accidents/incidents to supervisorAssist in investigating accidents/incidentsRefrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conductQualificationsWorking towards a College diploma or University degree in a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering related disciplineExcellent SolidWorks and Excel skillsMechanical aptitudeExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Self-motivated individual who takes initiativeKnowledge of Lean ManufacturingSheet metal and/or mechanical assembly experience an assetWe thank you for your interest in working for Melitron. Only students selected for an interview will be contacted. Melitron is an equal employment opportunity employer. If you require a specific accommodation, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process.ApplyFields marked with an * are requiredFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Country *LinkedIn URLI am applying as a... *Are you eligible to work in Canada? *Attach your resumeCover letterAbout MelitronMelitron is a designer, manufacturer, and contract manufacturing services provider of durable enclosure systems for electronics and electro-mechanical products, including a Melitron-branded fully customizable line of indoor and outdoor digital signage and kiosksolutions.ISO 9001:2015 certified #J-18808-Ljbffr