About the role#
Pliteq offers engineering internships that provide hands-on experience across multiple departments. You will work alongside engineers and managers to apply your academic knowledge to real projects. This is a full-time, paid position with rolling start dates. Your specific area of work is determined based on your interests and current project needs.
What you'll do#
Depending on your placement, you will contribute to one or more of the following areas:
- Business Development: Identify and track projects, schedule meetings with architects, create product specifications, and manage campaigns for specific product classes.
- Process Engineering: Suggest improvements to manufacturing processes, troubleshoot new equipment during start-up, support production problem-solving, and monitor scrap levels.
- R&D and Quality: Review products for quality standards, test sample products, and assist in developing quality systems training.
- AutoCAD Take-Offs: Draft engineering drawings for construction projects and provide product recommendations based on acoustical needs.
- General Operations: Handle data entry in ERP programs, organize engineering drawing databases, compile product samples, and assist with technical documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary institution, preferably in a Bachelor of Engineering program (Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, or Aerospace).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with CAD software is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC; or Woodbridge, ON.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Pliteq
Pliteq operates in the wholesale building materials industry. Founded in 2006 and based in Toronto, Ontario, the company employs between 201 and 500 people. It manufactures products for the built environment by repurposing materials diverted from landfills. Its work focuses on acoustics, vibration control, and engineering.
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