About the role#
As a Condition Based Monitoring Co-Op or Intern, you will join the Reliability team to focus on equipment monitoring and predictive maintenance. You will gain hands-on experience with reliability engineering practices and contribute to asset management strategies in a collaborative environment.
What you'll do#
- Collect and analyze condition monitoring data, including vibration, temperature, and oil analysis.
- Support the operation and maintenance of sensors and monitoring equipment.
- Interpret data to identify equipment issues and track deterioration trends.
- Develop and refine predictive maintenance plans based on your findings.
- Collaborate with the Reliability team to integrate your work into broader maintenance strategies.
- Document inspection results and present reports to the Reliability Manager.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for equipment monitoring processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Reliability Engineering program.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with guidance.
- Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy.
- Eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain authorization for access to controlled hardware, software, or technical information.
- Prior coursework in reliability engineering or condition-based monitoring is an asset.
- Experience with Jira Kanban boards, MS SharePoint, or AI research tools is a plus.
- Experience with defense contracts or military assets is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: $48,000 to $60,000 CAD annual total target compensation.
- Travel: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.
About Thales
Thales operates as a public company focused on defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity. The firm develops technology for critical environments including cloud systems, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. It maintains a presence in 68 countries with a workforce of over 65,000 people. The organization is based in Meudon, France.
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