Manufacturing Support Technologist Co-op

Polara; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Polara is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Support Technologist Co-op in Victoria, BC, onsite for a September to December term. You will support our manufacturing and product development teams, focusing on change control, product quality, and documentation accuracy.

You’ll work with engineers, production staff, and supply chain to ensure correct builds, smooth changes, and consistent quality. This role offers mentoring, hands-on experience, and a modern high-tech office.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering program.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Jira, Teams, and PLM/ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file change order documentation.
• Communicate BOM updates to manufacturing and supply chain teams.
• Assess impact of design changes on cost, inventory, and production risk.
• Define and track use-up strategies for obsolete components.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, traceable, and up to date.
• Inspect incoming components for defects and conformance; verify against drawings.
• Document findings and generate inspection reports.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist with first article builds and early production readiness; update documentation packages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on in manufacturing

Education

Enrolled in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jira

Teams

PLM/ERP exposure

CAD familiarity

Job description

All Jobs > Manufacturing Support Technologist Co-op

Manufacturing Support Technologist Co-op
Victoria, CAN

Description

Location: Victoria, BC, Onsite

Term: September to December 2026

Education Level: 2nd – 4th year Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented engineering co-op student to support our manufacturing and product development teams. This role sits at the intersection of engineering design and production, with a strong focus on change control, product quality, and documentation accuracy.

You’ll work closely with engineers, production staff, and supply chain to ensure that products are built correctly, changes are implemented smoothly, and quality standards are consistently met.

What can Synapse offer as part of your co-op term?

• Mentor with experienced staff, with access to other professionals in your area of interest.
• Expand your knowledge, such as helping the social committee with company events.
• Work within a modern high-tech office with a fun and casual environment.
• Free coffee, weekly fresh fruit, and company-wide social activities.
• Located close to downtown, goose trail and food amenities, bike storage and showers.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience with engineering change control and manufacturing workflows
• Exposure to product lifecycle management in a production environment
• Hands-on experience with inspection, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Insight into how design decisions impact manufacturing, cost, and quality

Key Responsibilities

1) Change Management & Documentation Control

• Prepare and file change order documentation
• Communicate Bill of Materials (BOM) updates to manufacturing and supply chain teams
• Help assess and document the impact of design changes (cost, inventory, production risk)
• Assist in defining and tracking use-up strategies for obsolete or revised components
• Ensure documentation is accurate, traceable, and up to date

2) Incoming Inspection & Quality Support

• Inspect incoming components for defects, conformance, and workmanship
• Verify parts against engineering drawings and work instructions
• Document findings and generate inspection reports
• Communicate quality issues clearly to engineering and manufacturing teams
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions when required

3) First Article Builds & Production Readiness

• Assist with first article builds and early production runs
• Identify gaps or issues in drawings, BOMs, or work instructions
• Work with engineering to update and improve documentation packages
• Ensure manufacturing processes are clearly defined and repeatable
• Help drive continuous improvement in product readiness and build quality

Requirements

Experience & Skills

• Enrolled in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality concepts is an asset
• Microsoft Teams for communication and coordination
• Jira (or similar) for tracking changes, issues, and tasks
• Exposure to PLM / ERP systems is an asset

Nice-to-Have (Not Required)

• Experience with CAD drawings or schematics
• Familiarity with quality standards (ISO, IPC, etc.)
• Previous co-op or hands-on technical experience