About the role#
This is a 16-month co-op term for a Manufacturing Engineering student. You will work within the Operations Engineering department to support product development and build processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret technical information, recommend solutions, and ensure products meet quality standards. This role requires a commitment to a 16-month term.
What you'll do#
- Lead and participate in mechanical engineering projects of moderate scope.
- Provide mechanical design analysis and testing support for new and existing products.
- Participate in design reviews and support verification and validation of new product designs.
- Partner with the Mechanical Frontline team to resolve technical issues.
- Use engineering methods and best practices to solve problems.
- Capture and analyze data related to estimating accuracy and cycle times.
- Create and maintain Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs).
- Support documentation changes including service procedures, Work Instructions, and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) authoring.
- Review and implement change requests from engineering and mechanical staff.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a university Mechanical Engineering program and good standing in an accredited co-op program.
- Experience with a solid modeling CAD package, preferably SolidWorks.
- Mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills with experience or coursework in mechanical design.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
- Familiarity with electro-mechanical manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment.
- Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Eligibility to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance.
- A self-starter mindset with strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Waterdown, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027 start.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Modality: On-site.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It maintains headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. The organization functions as a public company with over 31,000 employees.
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