About the role#
As a Mechanical Intern, you will work with our mechanical team to develop hardware designs and validation. This is a full-time, paid position based in London, Ontario. The term ranges from 4 to 12 months depending on your availability.
What you'll do#
- Design, implement, and validate components, weldments, assemblies, and integrations for mechanical hardware.
- Create technical documentation for mechanical hardware and related products.
- Select materials and components for structural assemblies and electrical hardware enclosures.
- Support the integration of existing CAE documents into PDM software.
- Prepare recommendations for the production and assembly of locomotive subsystems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical or Mechatronic degree program or a related technical diploma.
- Experience with Solidworks or other CAE software suites.
- Proficiency in using CAE supporting PDM suites.
- A basic understanding of GD&T.
- Competence in using hand tools.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Location & details#
- Location: London, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, rolling term.
About ZTR
ZTR is an engineering services company founded in 1987. Based in London, Ontario, the firm specializes in locomotive modernization and industrial internet of things technology. It serves off-road industrial equipment markets by developing solutions for performance and reliability. The company employs approximately 247 people.
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