About the role#
TechInsights is hiring a Teardown Lab Co-op Student for the Winter 2027 term. This role provides hands-on experience in a lab environment. You will work with DSLR cameras, photo-editing software, and various hand and power tools to analyze consumer electronics. This position is based in our Ottawa office.
What you'll do#
- Disassemble consumer electronic devices.
- Capture high-resolution photography throughout the disassembly process.
- Identify and catalog electronic components and sub-systems.
- Enter component data into the inventory management system.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program for electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- A keen interest in or experience with microelectronics.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as a self-starter or within a team.
- Ability to manage high-priority tasks in a busy environment.
- You must submit citizenship or permanent residency information to comply with export control laws.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time, temporary, paid.
About TechInsights
TechInsights provides technology analysis and market information for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. The company performs reverse engineering services to help clients understand semiconductor architecture. Founded in 1989, it supports intellectual property innovation and monetization. It is headquartered in Ottawa and maintains a staff of 469 employees.
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