A&T Co-op Student

Raytheon; Midland; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Raytheon ELCAN in Midland, Ontario is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering (Assembly & Test) Student for an 8–16 month placement. You will draft mechanical/electrical schematics, write documentation, and develop validation procedures for optical/electrical test equipment, while supporting ongoing projects.

You may gain soldering and microcontroller programming exposure and collaborate with a cross-functional team to contribute to assembly and test processes in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary enrollment preferable with Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background.
• Preparing reports and proficient in technical writing.
• Proficient in creating and reading mechanical/electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience with design software to create models and drawings (Inventor preferred).
• Experience using mechanical test lab equipment to support test plans.

Responsibilities

• Draft mechanical and electrical schematics and maintain documentation.
• Devise and execute validation procedures for existing and new test equipment.
• Support active projects and manufacturing engineering activities.
• Opportunity to gain soldering and microcontroller programming experience.

Skills

Technical writing

Schematic reading

MS Office

Reading mechanical drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Lab/test equipment experience

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-28

Country

Canada

Location

CA-ON-MIDLAND-450 ~ 450 Leitz Rd ~ BLDG 450

Position Role Type

Unspecified

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering (Assembly & Test) Student to join our team!

Raytheon ELCAN is a vertically integrated manufacturing facility, with research, design, procurement and manufacturing teams pressing novel technologies in the Aerospace & Defense Markets. We are located in Midland, Ontario.

The Co-op student will gain experience interfacing with all facets of ELCAN’s operations (Sales, Supply Chain, Design, and Manufacturing) throughout the 8-16 month placement.

Reporting to the Manager, Assembly and Test Engineering, the Student role will be responsible for drafting mechanical/electrical schematics, documentation, devising and executing validation procedures for existing and new custom optical/electrical test equipment. Opportunities will exist for the student to gain soldering and microcontroller programming experience. The student will gain manufacturing engineering experience working alongside other team members while supporting active projects.

Technical Requirements

• Current enrollment in post-secondary education preferable with Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering background
• Preparing reports and proficient in technical writing.
• Proficient user in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Proficient in creating and reading mechanical/electrical schematics
• Hands on experience working with design software to create mechanical models, drawings and assembly drawings; Autodesk Inventor experience preferred
• Experience using mechanical test lab equipment to support execution of test plans

Key Competencies

• Must be a highly motivated self-starter and can work independently towards task completion
• Efficiently prioritize, organize and execute on given tasks
• Strong written and communication skills; interfacing with product development teams
• Ability to be adaptive and take initiative
• Work with a dynamic group of electrical, optical, mechanical designers

Learn More & Apply Now!

At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment for our Co-op students. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field.

Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland Ontario, a community known for its technological advancements. Midland offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work, grow, and belong.

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program.

Raytheon ELCAN adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities.

If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment.

All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy.