Co op Electrical Product Designer – Mobile Power Solutions (MPS)

Cool Gear International; Richmond; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory holidays

Free on-site parking

Company events

Opportunities to make an impact

Job summary

Dometic Marine’s Richmond, British Columbia facility develops and manufactures advanced mechatronic products for the recreational marine industry. The Mobile Power Solutions team is seeking a Co op Electrical Product Designer to support electronic design, prototype modification, and lab testing in a hands-on setting.

The role is ideal for a student eager to learn in a lab environment, with exposure to PCB modification, circuit testing, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering program at an accredited university.
• Exposure to basic electronics and circuit theory.
• Hands-on experience with PCB modification and electronic testing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modify and rework PCBAs to support prototype bring-up, design changes, and troubleshooting.
• Perform electrical testing and validation in the lab using appropriate equipment.
• Support functional testing, debug, and root cause analysis of electronic circuits and assemblies.
• Assist with schematic development, component selection, and design updates under guidance.
• Execute independent tasks or small design projects as required.
• Document test procedures, setups, results and findings.

Skills

PCB modification

Electrical testing

Lab safety practices

Hands-on engineering

Education

Engineering student

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Co op Electrical Product Designer – Mobile Power Solutions (MPS)

Job Category: Product Design/Development

Requisition Number: COOPE003823

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $24 CAD to $28 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The facility develops and manufactures advanced mechatronic products for the recreational marine industry. The mission of the Mobile Power Solutions (MPS) business is to deliver smart, reliable, and efficient operation of high‑power equipment, enabling customers to enjoy boating with confidence and ease. Our quiet, compact DC power technology enhances convenience and comfort, creating an intuitive ecosystem that seamlessly connects power generation, storage, and loads.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Co op Electrical Product Designer – Mobile Power Solutions (MPS) to support electronic design, prototype modification, and lab testing activities. This role is well suited for a student who enjoys hands‑on work, is comfortable in a lab environment, and is eager to build practical skills in circuit boards, measurement equipment, and safe laboratory practices, working as a team and independently.

While on‑the‑job training will be provided, prior exposure to PCB modification and electronic testing is strongly preferred.

**Please note that this position is open to current students enrolled in a Canadian accredited university and co-op program.**

General Responsibilities

• Modify and rework PCBAs to support prototype bring‑up, design changes, and troubleshooting
• Perform electrical testing and validation in the lab using:
• Support functional testing, debug, and root cause analysis of electronic circuits and assemblies.
• Assist with schematic development, component selection, and design updates under guidance
• Execute assigned independent tasks or small design projects as required
• Document test procedures, setups, results, and findings
• Work collaboratively with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and test engineers
• Follow all lab procedures and demonstrate a strong commitment to safe work practices

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering program at an accredited university, preferably in the electrical/electronic, mechatronic, engineering-physics or similar disciplines
• Exposure to basic electronics and circuit theory
• Some hands‑on experience with at least one of the following:
• Willingness to work on‑site in a lab environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety‑critical procedures
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred (Assets)

• Experience reading electrical schematics
• Familiarity with basic PCB design or ECAD tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad)
• Exposure to power electronics, DC systems, batteries, or motor control (academic or project‑based)
• Previous co‑op, lab, or technical project experience

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary range: $24.00 - $28.00 CAD per hour