Engineering Intern

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

As an engineering intern at Pliteq, you may have the opportunity to work closely in one or more of the 4 areas listed below;

Business Development:

• Assist in all aspects of major projects in the region that require acoustical design solutions and/or that use Pliteq and competitors' products in commercial and other building types

• Assist in project identification and tracking leading up to a successful sale

• Scheduling meetings with world class architects so that our team can present highly technical data and assemblies

• Create opportunities for Pliteq product specifications

• Contribute creatively to new product development as well as any other areas of business

• Using a clear framework, manage a campaign focused on a specific product class and project application

• Assist in the creation of technical documentation

Process Engineering:

• Identify way to improve our overall manufacturing process by suggesting and implementing improvements to assist with quality, cost, efficiency and of course, safety.

• Develop and troubleshoot new equipment during initial start-up.

• Support production with problem solving and support maintenance when equipment and/or process issues arise.

• Monitor and reduce scrap levels, disposition seconds into useable product.

R&D & Quality in The Lab:

• Review products for quality and conformance standards

• Inspect, collect, prepare and test samples products to ensure they comply with specifications and standards

• Assist in developing quality standards and providing quality systems training

AutoCad Take-Offs:

• Draft AutoCAD take-off engineering drawings used for construction projects around the world, the Pliteq website and to support sales and field installation efforts

• Become a subject matter expert in producing layout drawings using CAD software

• Gain knowledge in being able to provide individualized recommendations on products based on customers acoustical needs

All other duties and special projects as required:

• Work closely with engineers, managers and other employees and complete all tasks timely.

• Incorporate academic knowledge into hands-on work

• Undertaking projects and tasks as necessary/requested by engineers

• Data collection and analysis as assigned

• Attending and participating in meetings, workshops, events, exhibitions and tradeshows where necessary

• Assist on compiling product samples and literature for client requests and tradeshows

• Coordinate engineering test reports onto secure website by uploading reports, inputting detailed data, creating and uploading engineering drawings, and update database information

• Organize engineering drawing database including cataloging, cross-checking for discrepancies, updating database with new drawings

• Organize drawing database on Google Drive including cataloging and updating for each Pliteq product offering

• Answer customer requests by phone or email, pleasantly.

• Identifying any potential weaknesses (processes, systems, etc) and offering improvement suggestions

• Data entry into ERP programs

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Are you a budding Engineer interested in sustainability and helping the environment?

If so, apply to be a part of our student internship program, and play a part in helping us create a more sustainable building environment

We are looking for people who inherently like to go above and beyond, are purpose-driven, enjoy a fast pace, don't get stressed when needing to pivot, strive for growth and are just awesome people to work and play with.

• Must be enrolled in post-secondary education at a recognized institution

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's of Engineering program preferred

• Experience working with CAD software considered an asset

• Thrive in a team oriented and autonomous work environment

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

8, 12, or 16 month opportunities available starting May or September

Area of work is determined based on candidates interest, and availability.