Junior Research and Design Associate

Kibbi; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Junior Research & Design Associate to join a hands-on team. You will design, build, test, troubleshoot and improve real equipment and processes, collaborating across R&D, Quality Control, Manufacturing and Operations to turn ideas into tangible solutions.

We welcome recent engineering graduates or those with 0–3 years of experience who are curious, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Recent engineering graduate or 0–3 years of experience.
• Willing to learn and work hands-on.
• Design, build, test, troubleshoot and improve real equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing new equipment and prototypes
• Testing and troubleshooting systems and components
• Supporting continuous improvement and process development
• Turning ideas into practical, working solutions
• Working with teams across the business to solve real-world problems

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Curiosity

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Junior Research & Design Associate

Ottawa, ON

Are you an engineer who loves figuring out how things work and how to make them better?

We're developing technology that helps recover and reuse solvents, and we're looking for a Junior Research & Design (R&D) Associate to join our team in Ottawa and help us continue to innovate.

This is a hands-on role where you'll get to design, build, test, troubleshoot and improve real equipment and processes. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and collaborate across R&D, Quality Control, Manufacturing and Operations, gaining exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical and process engineering along the way.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing and developing new equipment and prototypes
• Testing and troubleshooting systems and components
• Supporting continuous improvement and process development
• Turning ideas into practical, working solutions
• Working with teams across the business to solve real-world problems

We're looking for someone who is curious, hands-on and eager to learn. Someone who enjoys solving problems, isn't afraid to get involved and wants to see their ideas turn into something tangible.

You don't need to have years of experience. If you're a recent engineering graduate or have 0–3 years of experience and are ready to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: $75,000 - $82,000 CAD

Ottawa, ON | On-site

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.