Spend your Co-op Term with a 35-person R&D team that's inventing the next generation of radar and ultrasonic instruments for industry. Our modern facility in Peterborough employs 300 people, including R&D, manufacturing and office staff. We are ISO 9001 certified team with employee-friendly policies and wellness programs. Peterborough is a pleasant city of 74,000 with a relaxed lifestyle and limitless options for summer and winter recreation. Join the Research and Development Department and help develop world-class industrial level measurement products.

The purpose of this Co-op is to Develop product & process applications knowledge through hands on support during product design and testing of ultrasonic & radar probes.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design of mechanical hardware components under direct supervision from a member of the design team. Direct supervision may be reduced or eliminated over time requiring the student to perform design work, independently. Provide hands on support during product testing in the mechanical test labs under direct supervision by a technician. Direct supervision may be reduced or eliminated over time requiring the student to perform tests, independently. Perform mechanical design work, update drawings and Bill of Materials. Conducting tests independently or with minimal supervision only. Following test procedures and safety instructions. Recording of test results electronically and manually. Documenting of test results and observations. Writing of technical notes or reports. Secure and safe handling of probes and test equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge of mechanical design using NX CAD software. Knowledge of working in a hardware design environment including 3D design, geometric tolerance, generating detailed & assembly drawings and BoMs. Knowledge of working in a laboratory environment or test facility including set-up, use and maintenance of lab and test equipment. Intermediate working knowledge with MS-Office: Excel & Word. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent teamwork and cooperation when working with others to discuss and resolve testing and process related issues. Diligence when working in a test facility following written and verbal instructions. Knowledge of safety practices. Concise & comprehensive written & verbal communication skills.

Potential Fields of Training

Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering

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Siemens Canada is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. As of September 30, 2023, the company has approximately 4,200 employees from coast-to-coast and 33 office and production facilities across Canada. Siemens Canada has a revenue of ~ CAD $2Billion.

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