Integration & Testing Internship in the Space DomainAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
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Supervisor, Integration & Tests

Your role and responsibilities

Join ABB and complete an internship within a team dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies enable better access to cleaner energy.The ABB Measurement & Analytics plant in Quebec is a world leader in the field of spectroscopy. Our contract engineering service is the largest Canadian supplier of space optical sensors used, among other things, for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and for global weather forecasting. Our plant is also recognized for its expertise in the development and manufacturing of various products that meet several industrial analysis needs on a daily basis.By joining one of the largest engineering departments in Quebec, you will actively contribute to our clients' projects. You will complete your internship in a dynamic and stimulating multidisciplinary team. This is an ideal internship for someone looking to deepen their knowledge in the field of space instrumentation. Your role as an intern will be to actively participate in the integration of a satellite payload intended for high-resolution Earth imaging. This is a very complex payload. The challenges are numerous for interested and motivated individuals. The tasks cover several areas of expertise: optics, mechanics, and electronics. As an intern for the Integration & Testing role in the Space domain, you will need to familiarize yourself with the project to understand the general context and the underlying scientific and technological principles. Depending on the skills and interests of the selected individuals, a mandate will be proposed in collaboration with the project team.•\tBe responsible for an optical lens alignment station in a barrel and associated tasks.•\tParticipate in the mechanical assembly of structural parts, including bonding activities and thermal management devices.•\tPerform dimensional checks with the CMM to ensure parts conform to the highest standards.•\tParticipate in the high-precision assembly of spectral filters.•\tValidate the optical performance of the system, such as MTF, focal length, and distortion.•\tOperate a telescope detector alignment station, including final performance verification.•\tParticipate in the execution of functional and performance electronic tests.

Qualifications for the role

Bachelor's student in physics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.Ability to follow standardized aerospace procedures and methodologies, with meticulousness, concentration, and a desire to do things well.Problem-solving skills in complex systems and excellent communication skills, with a results-oriented and team player mindset.Experience with the Office suite and Matlab or Python, and ability to provide clear and concise documentation when required.Bilingual (English-French). French is required. English will also be required to speak with clients throughout Canada as well as for written documentation.

More about us

This offer is conditional upon the applicant obtaining Industrial Security Level 2 status and a certificate issued by the Department of Controlled Goods.We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. For the ninth consecutive year, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. Consistently ranked as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Best Employers, Canada's Best Employers for Young People, Canada's Greenest Employers and a long-time recipient of the Women in Governance Parity Certification, ABB's culture and commitment is to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process. ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.