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 an 4-8-month co-op student for the Winter 2025 term who has a strong research and development focus and is well-versed in a range of engineering skills, including mechatronics, electrical engineering and firmware development. This role will strongly focus on product development and require fast and adaptable hands-on learning.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of project managers and engineers to complete product development and research tasks in various 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.

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.

4th or 5th year undergrad in Engineering Physics
Preferred some previous coop work experience
Working knowledge of electrical design, or mechanical engineering or firmware development, and methods of applied mathematics and physics
Behavioural competencies- flexibility, adaptability, proactivity, motivation, aptitude for leadership

37.5 hour work week and flexible weekly allocation
Access to a well-stocked software library based on the project needs
Complimentary staff events like parties, lunch & learn, shared meals, and community events
Working in an attractive, bright, open-plan, dog-friendly office in Mount Pleasant, with complimentary snacks and espresso!
Salary mentioned for 4-8 months term of Co-op. ~CAD$3600/month

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