About the role#
As a technologist intern at the Quantino incubator, you will provide technical support to incubated companies. You will work with equipment and tools to meet their specific project needs. Your tasks will be varied, involving electronics, mechanics, and optics. You will work alongside the team to manage daily operations and maintain the incubator's systems and equipment.
What you'll do#
- Design 3D parts and operate the 3D printer fleet to create prototypes.
- Install, configure, and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Take measurements and analyze results based on established test plans.
- Document technical work and write reports.
- Improve technical and experimental processes.
- Characterize and calibrate experimental setups.
- Assist in the acquisition of new equipment.
- Address the day-to-day technical requirements of incubated businesses.
What you'll need#
- Final year student in the DEC program for physical engineering technology.
- Ability to understand interactions between components in complex systems.
- Proficiency in LabView and SolidWorks.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and rigor.
- Ability to document work clearly.
- Capacity for autonomy and resourcefulness.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
Location & details#
- Location: Québec, QC.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About INO
Luqia is an industrial innovation lab formed by the merger of the National Optics Institute and the Computer Research Institute of Montréal. Founded in 1988, the organization operates at the intersection of academia and industry. It focuses on artificial intelligence, advanced photonics, and quantum technologies. The lab maintains a staff of 464 employees and operates from headquarters in Quebec City.
How to get in at INO
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