Engineering Co-Op

MistyWest; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary staff events

Dog-friendly office with snacks and es

Job summary

MistyWest in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a 4-8 month Co-op Student for the Winter 2027 term (starting January). The role emphasizes product development with a strong research and development focus, working closely with project managers and engineers across multiple industries.

You are in the 4th or 5th year of Engineering or Physics and have hands-on experience in electrical design, mechanical engineering, firmware, and applied mathematics.

Qualifications

• 4th or 5th year in Engineering or Physics.
• Previous coop work experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Product development and research tasks across various industries and market segments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project managers and engineers to complete development tasks.
• Communicate effectively within diverse product development teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Mechanical engineering

Firmware development

Applied mathematics

Physics

Education

Undergraduate in Engineering or Physics (4th/5th year)

Job description

About MistyWest

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 a 4-8 month Co-op Student for the Winter 2027 term (starting January) 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.

• 4th or 5th year undergrad in Engineering or 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$4000/month