Mechanical Design Engineer (Co-op)

Job summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer will design, manufacture, and test new fixtures, mechanical components, and electro-mechanical device prototypes. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing efficiencies and develop new products.

Job details

As a self-motivated Mechanical Design Engineer at Zaber, you’ll have a co-op term filled with challenging, hands-on projects with a mix of design work and project management. This is a great opportunity if you are detail-oriented and interested in seeing how companies work together on product development. You’ll work within one of our engineering teams to assist with the design and development of new and existing Zaber products and processes. Our mechanical, electrical, and software engineers will support you, and you'll have full access to our well-equipped machine shop, which includes a waterjet, laser cutter, lathes, mills (both manual and CNC), and numerous other tools. By joining Zaber, you’ll contribute to the manufacturing of precision motion control equipment for applications in fields such as photonics, biotechnology, aerospace, and semiconductor engineering. Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities: Design, manufacture, and test new fixtures, mechanical components, and electro-mechanical device prototypes Prepare solid models and manufacturing drawings for new and custom assemblies using SolidWorks Measure, evaluate, and improve manufacturing efficiencies Collaborate with Marketing, Production, Electronics, and Mechanical Design Engineering teams to develop and improve products and processes Mechanical Design Engineer Desired Qualities: Passion for mechanical systems and hands-on experience (experience with precision equipment an asset) Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple tasks Programming knowledge in Python or C# an asset Machine shop experience an asset Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program Mechanical Design Engineer Details: Wage: The starting wage for the role is $24 - $28/hour depending on experience. Closing Date: September 26, 2026 Start Date: January 4, 2027 Length of position: 8 months preferred, 4 months optional To learn more about our company culture and benefits, visit our careers page: https://www.zaber.com/careers.

What you’ll do

The Mechanical Design Engineer will design, manufacture, and test new fixtures, mechanical components, and electro-mechanical device prototypes. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing efficiencies and develop new products.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program and possess a passion for mechanical systems with hands-on experience. Proficiency in SolidWorks and strong communication skills are required, while programming knowledge and machine shop experience are considered assets.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• SolidWorks · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Design
• SolidWorks
• Project Management
• Prototyping
• Manufacturing
• Precision Motion Control
• Python
• C#
• Machine Shop
• CNC
• Communication
• Attention To Detail
• Electro-mechanical Design
• Fixture Design
• Semiconductors
• Self-Motivation
• Lathes
• Biotechnology
• C# (Programming Language)
• SolidWorks (CAD)
• Electromechanics
• Electronics
• Marketing
• Python (Programming Language)
• Laser Cutting
• Machining
• Mechanical Systems
• Mills
• Motion Control Systems
• New Product Development
• Software Engineering
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Mechanical Design Engineer Co-Op
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Mechanical Engineers