About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Co-op, you will support the design, development, and testing of electronic hardware and firmware for liquid cooling solutions. You will work alongside Engineering, Program Management, and Product teams to gain hands-on experience throughout the product development lifecycle. This role contributes to cooling technologies used in AI, high-performance computing, and data center applications.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and development of electronic hardware and embedded control systems.
- Create system block diagrams from product and project requirements.
- Assist with PLC-based and embedded controller development.
- Develop and test embedded firmware using C.
- Design cable harnesses and create supporting documentation.
- Support prototype board bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
- Create test plans and assist with test execution.
- Design test fixtures and production test solutions.
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
- Collaborate with Test Engineering to support regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with C programming.
- Familiarity with electronic circuit design principles.
- Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience with Altium Designer and AutoCAD Electrical.
- Experience with analog and digital circuit simulation.
- Familiarity with PLCs and industrial control systems.
- Experience with embedded systems and firmware development.
- Knowledge of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
- Previous project, internship, or co-op experience involving electronics design or testing.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Work arrangement: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- This is a paid position. Immigration sponsorship is not available.
About Ecolab
Ecolab provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention services to sectors like healthcare, food, and industrial manufacturing. The company operates in more than 170 countries to help clients manage resources and maintain clean environments. It is a public company based in St. Paul, Minnesota. The organization employs over 10,000 people.
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