About the role#
As a Test Station Design Co-op, you will join the test station and small pilots development team. You will work on the design, assembly, and commissioning of test rigs for various engineering projects. This is a hands-on role that requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support the development of carbon capture technologies.
What you'll do#
- Design, assemble, and commission test rigs and small pilot systems.
- Create and review Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Select appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and components.
- Perform engineering calculations, including heat transfer, flow rates, and gas composition.
- Develop bench tests and test plans to validate calculations.
- Troubleshoot test station start-up, shutdown, and operating performance issues.
- Produce engineering documentation, commissioning and testing materials, operation and maintenance manuals, and technical reports.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical tools.
- Interest in assembling, commissioning, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical test equipment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visio.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo for 3D mechanical design.
- Experience using AutoCAD for engineering drawings.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnaby, British Columbia.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 - April 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time co-op.
- Compensation: CAD $3,400 - $4,650 per month.
About Svante
Svante is an environmental services company founded in 2007. Based in Burnaby, British Columbia, the firm employs between 201 and 500 people. It manufactures filters and rotary contactor machines designed to capture carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and the atmosphere. These solutions serve heavy industries by concentrating captured gas to pipeline-grade purity for storage or reuse.
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