Specialty Engineering Co-Op Waterdown, CAN)

Job summary

The candidate will work with the Reliability and Safety Engineering team to quantify product reliability and assist in developing predictive maintenance policies. They will also support the Integrated Logistics Support team and perform safety analyses such as fault tree analysis.

Job details

Specialty Engineering Co-op Reference #42985 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 This is a 16 month co-op term to start May 2026. Our products are only valuable to our customers if they are reliable and safe. That’s where you come in. You will be working closest with the Reliability and Safety Engineering team on a variety of tasks and initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to support the Integrated Logistics Support team. This role requires someone with a can-do attitude, strong technical background, and eagerness to learn new things. Primary Responsibilities Perform data analysis to quantify the reliability of our fielded products and lower level parts. Improve and automate this process as much as possible. Assist in developing predictive maintenance policies using telemetry data. Learn about and assist with activities to influence the reliability of products in the design phase (ex: DFMEA). Communicate results of analyses, findings, and studies in thorough written reports and presentations. Assist with product safety analyses, such as fault tree analysis. Required Capabilities Motivated self-starter who seeks out opportunities to collaborate with others. Confidence to ask questions and probe. Analytical thinker with the ability to extract meaningful data from various sources. Meticulous attention to detail. Written and verbal communication that is concise and factual. A curiosity in how things work and break. Background in programming, and probability and statistics is an asset. Desired Education and Experiences Enrollment in a Bachelors or Advanced degree in Engineering or Science program Must be able to complete a 16 month Co-Op term starting May 2026 Currently enrolled and in good standing with co-op program through accredited university Able to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance 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.

What you’ll do

The candidate will work with the Reliability and Safety Engineering team to quantify product reliability and assist in developing predictive maintenance policies. They will also support the Integrated Logistics Support team and perform safety analyses such as fault tree analysis.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Advanced degree program in Engineering or Science and be able to complete a 16-month co-op term starting in May 2026. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a background in programming and statistics, and the ability to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program clearance.

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Data analysis
• Reliability engineering
• Safety engineering
• Predictive maintenance
• Telemetry data
• DFMEA
• Fault tree analysis
• Programming
• Statistics
• Probability
• Technical writing
• Presentation skills
• Collaboration
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Influencing Skills
• Self-Starter
• Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
• Influencing Without Authority
• Analytical Thinking
• Curiosity
• Willingness To Learn
• Data Analysis
• Management
• Design Failure Mode And Effects Analysis
• Fault Tree Analysis
• Integrated Logistics Support
• Operations
• Predictive Maintenance
• Presentations
• Safety Standards
• Safety Engineering
• Probability And Statistics
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Reliability
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Science & Research
• Logistics
• Security & Safety
• Engineering Co-Op/Intern
• Reliability Engineer
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Validation Engineers
• Industrial Engineers