Automation Engineering Co-op Student

Cimco-Refrigeration; Burlington; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

excellent compensation

medical and dental benefit programs

retirement savings options

career development opportunities

mentoring

continuing education

Job summary

CIMCO in Burlington, Ontario invites a motivated Automation Engineering Co-op student to join our team for a 12 or 16 month term starting January 2027. This on-site role focuses on designing, configuring, integrating and supporting automation solutions for recreation and industrial refrigeration facilities.

You will work with DDC/PLC code, HMI interfaces, electrical drawings, and assist with equipment testing and project tasks.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or similar.
• Ability to work with customers, consultants, internal staff, and external vendors to coordinate projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation control systems from the field element up through operator interfaces and databases.
• Experience with control system networking technologies.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic instrumentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to work alone or in a team and accept responsibility for the work performed.
• Ability to prioritize work and deal with conflicts in order to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in design, configuration, integration, implementation and support of automation solutions for various systems.
• Create DDC/PLC code and HMI interfaces based on company standards.
• Panel and package testing/checkout for manufactured equipment to ensure drawings and design are followed.
• Assist with shipping/receiving and preparation of automation components and preparing HMI computers for customers.
• Lead small projects such as equipment and software upgrades as qualifications allow.
• Contribute to continuous design improvement processes.

Skills

Customer coordination

Troubleshoot automation

Control systems networking

Electrical instrumentation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

DDC/PLC code

HMI interfaces

Job description

CIMCO is looking to hire a Automation Engineering Co-op student on a 12 or 16 month term starting January 2027. This position will be based out of our Burlington office.

Join our team! This is an existing vacancy that we are actively looking to fill.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide support in the design, configuration, integration, implementation and support of automation solutions for variety of systems in
• Recreation and Industrial refrigeration facilities. This includes the creation of DDC/PLC code and HMI interfaces based on company standards and specifications
• Panel and package testing/checkout for manufactured equipment to ensure that the electrical drawings and design have been followed
• Assist with tasks in the office such as: shipping/receiving preparation of automation components and preparing HMI computers for customers
• Take the lead on small jobs such as equipment and software upgrades. Depending on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated abilities, a candidate could be considered for more complex projects during the progression of the co‑op work term
• Contribute to the continuous design improvement process

Required Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or similar
• Ability to work with customers, consultants, internal staff, and external vendors to coordinate projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation control systems from the field element up through operator interfaces and databases.
• Experience with control system networking technologies.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic instrumentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to work alone or in a team and accept responsibility for the work performed.
• Ability to prioritize work and deal with conflicts in order to meet deadlines.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Profile

CIMCO specializes in the engineering, design, manufacture, installation and service of complex thermal building solutions for industrial, process cooling and recreational refrigeration and mechanical systems. For more than 100 years, CIMCO’s leadership and unparalleled research, development and manufacturing programs has put us at the forefront of industry advancements and technological breakthroughs. Our professional engineers, technicians and designers apply innovative state‑of‑the‑art equipment and refrigerants to develop systems that meet even the most complex thermal challenges.

• excellent compensation
• medical and dental benefit programs
• retirement savings options
• career development opportunities
• mentoring
• continuing education

CIMCO is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Together, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and perspective, as we combine our unique skills and capabilities to drive successful outcomes for all stakeholders. As an equal opportunity employer, CIMCO provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that our hiring processesmayinvolve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening, assessing, or selecting candidates; all final decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws.