Equipment Engineering Co-op (Hybrid) - September 2025

Kardium Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Equipment Engineering Co-op, where you will contribute to groundbreaking medical technology. This hybrid role offers hands-on experience in equipment management, efficiency studies, and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to improving lives through innovative solutions. Your work will directly impact the development of life-saving medical devices, making a meaningful difference in the world. Embrace this opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment while being part of a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Team Bonding Events

Development & Growth Opportunities

Innovative Projects

Hands-on Experience

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program related to manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in equipment efficiency and downtime studies.
• Develop maintenance plans and troubleshooting procedures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD Software

Job description

Equipment Engineering Co-op (Hybrid) - September 2025

Kardium Inc., 155-8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Req #288

April 24, 2025

Term: September 2025

Duration: 4 or 8 months

Openings: 3 positions

Salary Range: $3,650 - $4,525 per month

Application Deadline: Monday, May 19, 2025

Your opportunity

By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications .

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe Pulsed Field System – we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story.

We have now completed our pivotal clinical study and our focus is on regulatory approvals and commercial launch. This is an exciting and significant milestone in our journey to bring this ground-breaking technology to patients.

You will help us build a world-class Manufacturing operation and will be pivotal in developing best practices as we scale our capability and capacity. The Equipment Co-op responsibilities will include improvements in equipment management efficiency, development of troubleshooting guides and maintenance plans, implementing tool related aspects of a 5S program, and assisting in the organization and execution of infrastructure upgrades while working with the equipment and facility team.

Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

You will engage in activities that develop practical and transferable skills such as:

• Assist in equipment efficiency and down time studies
• Assist in the management of spare parts inventories and sourcing
• Work with engineers to develop maintenance plans and trouble-shooting procedures
• Assist with calibration management
• Assist in the organization and execution of infrastructure projects
• Develop equipment tracking and management systems
• Catalog and organize a production hand-tools as part of Kardium’s 5S program
• Design and implement fixtures and equipment to improve manufacturing processes using CAD software

What you bring to the team

Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about creating cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work within a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. And we understand that only by working together can we solve the unsolvable.

You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Enrolled in post-secondary program such as Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or other program related to manufacturing

Why work at Kardium?

A meaningful Co-op/Intern term experience, working with truly innovative technology and an ambitious team, combined with:

Making a Difference: Knowing every day that you are making a difference in people’s lives by helping treat a condition that debilitates millions worldwide.

Meaningful Work: Gain hands on experienceworking on projects that make an impact, giving you valuable experience to kickstart your career.

Team Bonding Events: Connect with peers (of 30+ Co-ops) and participate in fun team activities, social events, and monthly Co-op events.

Development & Growth: Collaborating with engaged leaders and multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to your success by mentoring and supporting your development and growth.

Innovative Projects: Be part of cutting-edge projects where you can share your ideas and learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.

Life at Kardium

What makes us a great place to work?

• Our Purpose
• Our People
• Our Culture

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.

We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, Brazilian ERG and Irish ERG.

As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.

And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please upload three separate documents in PDF format via our Careers Page :

• Resume
• Most recent transcripts (to be combined in one PDF document)

Please note, there are also required questions to be completed, as a part of your overall application.

• Kardium Inc., 155-8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada