Project Engineering (NPI) Co-op in Waterdown, Ontario

Project Engineering (NPI) Co-op

Reference #18992

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

The Project Engineering department at L3HARRIS WESCAM is looking for a co-op student to support various teams in the development of new WESCAM products. You will work with your team to create documentation, analyses and presentations. The team offers a supportive learning environment where you will be provided with as much challenge as you are willing to undertake.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide support to the NPI Project Lead during the transition of WESCAM new products into full production

• Assist in the generation of and review all project/product documentation such as specifications, work statements, presentation & review material, reliability & quality reports design documentation, technical publications and verification plans/reports

• Assist in investigating, designing and implementing next generation systems including optical, electronic and mechanical components

• Attend and lead project meetings

• Complete project-specific tasks

• Creating presentations for planning projects, forecasting sales, risk mitigation

• Support engineering quality and configuration management through documentation updates and process reviews

• Organize teams and delegate tasks where required

  Required Capabilities

• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, optic or laser devices is an asset

• Familiarity with Solidworks or other similar design tools

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications

• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills

• Action-oriented and quick-responding

• Good agility and decision making skills to prioritize and handle a variety of assigned tasks

• Excellent verbal, written communication and organization skills

  Desired Education and Experiences

• Enrollment in a Bachelors of Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (or similar) program

• Must be able to complete a 16 month Co-Op term with 12 month terms occasionally being available

  Diversity & Inclusion

  We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

  We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you.

  This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.