Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-Op

About Us

IBC Technologies Canada is a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency boilers and water heaters for residential and commercial use in North America. As a proud member of the Rheem Manufacturing Company's family of brands, we are committed to bringing reliable comfort into people's lives while working towards a more sustainable future. Since 1995, IBC has been at the forefront of innovation in the heating industry.

At IBC, we are dedicated to creating lasting, positive change in people and the environment. We strive to be the leader in energy-efficient water heating and the solution of choice for our customers. Our team is passionate, inclusive, and respectful, and we strive daily to embody our core values. Accountability, integrity, quality of work and interactions, openness, and teamwork define who we are at IBC, and we attribute our success to the strength of these values.

Position Title – Mechanical Engineering Co-op/Intern (6-Month Term)

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will lead a comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) data scrubbing and optimization initiative of our Boilers to improve its accuracy and completeness in preparation for IBC’s new ERP – Oracle.

Location: Burnaby, BC

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Duration: 6 months, target start in Sept 2023

Essential Functions

· Conduct a three-way comparison between the BOM, Production Unit, and CAD model to capture inconsistencies.

· Review the SolidWorks assembly models of our boilers and conduct a comprehensive comparison with the production units to ascertain their level of completeness and accuracy while ensuring that the models align with the BOMS in our ERP.

· Update existing SolidWorks components and assembly models (parts and assemblies) and BOMs as needed.

· Collaborate closely with Production team members to ensure the use of the latest BOM for boiler assembly and record any discrepancies.

· Assist the Engineering team with creating ECNs.

Qualifications

Education:

• Engineering Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or in progress.

Work Experience:

· Proficient in 3D CAD modelling software – SolidWorks

· Strong computer software literacy skills (including MS Office)

· Working with, testing and knowledge of hydronic systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Ability to systematically work through a problem and find creative solutions to issues

· Have basic mechanical aptitude, including the ability to use tools.

· Comfortable working with mechanical assemblies and hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, calipers, etc.

· Working knowledge of material properties and basic manufacturing/fabrication technology and processes (casting, molding, forming, machining, joining, coating/plating)

· Basic understanding of Engineering documentation, improvement and revision control processes is considered an asset.

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills

· Attention to detail.

· Able to work effectively alone and in a team environment.