Engineering Co-Op Jobs

Job Level: Co-Op

Term: Fall 2023

Tenure: 4 months

Disciplines: Electrical, Firmware, Engineering Physics

No. of openings: 1

Location: Onsite (5 days per week at MWHQ)

Deadline to Apply: 8 August 2023

About MistyWest

MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Role

MistyWest is hiring a co-op student from Electrical, Firmware, or Engineering Physics disciplines for the Fall term 2023 term who has a strong research and development focus and is well versed in a range of engineering skills including mechanical design, electrical design, and software development. This role will have a strong focus on product development and will require fast and adaptable hands on learning.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of project managers, and engineers to complete both product development and research tasks in a variety of industries and market segments.

MistyWest develops products in many innovative and unproven applications, so you must be obsessed with learning new skills and technology as well as highly comfortable with ambiguity and the unknown. You are used to working with diverse product development teams and are a great communicator. You thrive in collaborative environments and look forward to working in our beautiful office in Mount Pleasant for 5 days a week

Requirements

Candidates matching most of the following skills are encouraged to apply. If you are missing some requirements, you may still be considered. Please highlight any missing requirements in your cover letter and explain how you would address or overcome that challenge.

• Working knowledge of electrical design, firmware development, and methods of applied mathematics
• Preferred 0-1 year of previous coop work experience in Engineering Physics
• Linux driver development knowledge/experience is an asset
• Experience using PCB layout and schematic capture (e.g. Altium, Eagle, KiCAD, PADs, etc)
• Behavioral Competencies- Flexibility, Adaptability, Proactivity, Motivated
• Awesomeness
• Familiarity with the algorithms, and methods of data science
• 4th, or 5th-year undergrad in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to perform simulations and modeling
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping devices like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Machine learning and evaluation kits

Nice-To-Have Qualifications (in order of preference)

• Creative thinker with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability of quick prototyping, and working in challenging design constraints
• Multidisciplinary engineering experience is an asset for this position
• Loves to tinker on their own projects at home. A geek like us!

Salary

This is a paid Co-Op position.

Benefits

• Access to well-stocked software library based on the project needs
• Working in an attractive, bright, open-plan, dog-friendly office in Mount Pleasant, with complimentary snacks and espresso!
• 37.5 hour work week and flexible weekly allocation
• Complimentary staff events like parties, lunch & learn, shared meals, and community events

How To Apply

Please apply through the application form on the job posting page. Be sure to include your resume, portfolio PDF or personal website, and a picture of a baby animal in a hat.

Recruitment Practices

MistyWest is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are actively working to reduce and eliminate barriers to entry for traditionally marginalized groups and individuals.

Code of Conduct

All Westies, as well as our clients, contractors, vendors, partners and community are asked to read and align their behaviors to our Code of Conduct. You can read more about that here.

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