Co-op Test Engineering Mechanical

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier safer and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth now looking for our next star a passionate Co-op Test Engineering - Mechanical. This position reports to Test Engineering Manager and will work in Vancouver B.C.

**Please note that this position is open to current students enrolled in a Canadian accredited university and co-op program.

Vancouver:

Dometic Marines headquarters are in Vancouver British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic electronic and combustion-based products.

As Co-op Test Engineering - Mechanical on the Vancouver team you will be involved in a wide variety of tasks supporting administrative engineering and technical staff throughout the facility.

General Responsibilities

• Prepare test samples
• Conduct and document multiple tests simultaneously
• Ensure continuous operation of test benches and assist in maintaining or modifying as required
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on test samples and equipment
• Complete preliminary data analysis
• Prepare reports on completed and in-progress testing
• Assist in the selection installation and integration of sensors (pressure force strain displacement etc.)
• Provide recommendations to improve product testing (processes methods analysis etc)
• Research and design concept solutions

Here is what our previous students have told us as to why they liked their co-op terms:

• Lots of hands-on opportunities: build prototypes or equipment; test products and components; analyze product performance; disassemble inspect and analyze tested components; design and optimize assembly processes and equipment; analyze machining data and develop mechanical and software tools to optimize production
• Wide variety of tasks usually 2-3 projects on the go at a time
• Great supervision and mentorship but also get to work independently
• Supportive engineering and technical staff throughout the facility
• Great comradery among the co-op students cohorts as well as within the engineers
• Often opportunities to do some of the following: design components or equipment with CREO; work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems; use high precision measurement equipment; program PLCs; analyze product performance using data acquisition equipment
• Experience in mechanical/electrical/software blend for both product design and manufacturing & machining equipment designing along with its processes
• Exposure to both worlds of product development and manufacturing processes since we do it all in one facility!

What do we offer

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering program at an accredited university
• Strong hands-on experience and mechanical aptitude
• Experience with hand tools and/or shop machinery
• Solid problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks
• Professional demeanor whether in person via email or on the telephone
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team
• Previous experience with CreoWindchill or SolidWorks is an asset
• General proficiency with MS Office programs including: Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint and Teams

Dometics Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role you understand the importance of our core values Together We build our future We play to win We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment that respects individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age gender national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Salary Range: $23.50 - $27.50 CAD per hour

Required Experience:

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