Engineering Co-op – Mechanical

Join Our Team as a Jr. Engineering Specialist (Co-op) at Johnson Electric

Location: Mississauga, ON (onsite)
Pay Range: $24 to $24 hourly
Vacancy Type: Student position, starting from January (16 months)
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Relocation: No
Travel: Minimal

As our next Jr. Engineering Specialist (Co-op), you'll assist Metallurgists in developing new materials and processes to support business development initiatives across multiple facilities. This role requires creativity, flexibility, and innovation to resolve technical challenges through collaboration and data analysis.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects. 

• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.

• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.

• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Actively participate in developing processes, components, and equipment selection.

• Assess physical structure and properties of various materials used in products.

• Produce reports summarizing results, observations, and recommendations.

• Support AI and workflow automation projects (Python programming and Microsoft Power Automate experience is an asset).

• Utilize data visualization and analysis tools (Power BI, JMP) where applicable.

• Assist in processing prototypes, conduct trials, and present data to project teams.

• Develop Standard Work Instructions (SWI).

• Communicate progress on tasks and projects regularly to the department.

• Contribute to continuous improvement by raising concerns and proposing solutions.

• Lead specific projects as required.

• Ensure compliance with Johnson Electric Canada Quality and EHS Policies, including IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Third- or fourth-year Engineering student in a Materials discipline.

• Basic understanding of metallurgical preparation procedures.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.

• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and graphing).

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

How to Apply: Apply online at – We can't wait to meet you

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company's most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.