Mechanical Engineering Co-op

GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance with core hours

Corporate discounts and perks

Career development opportunities

Professional development and training

Monthly social activities

Wellness initiatives

Onsite gym

Free on-site parking

Job summary

GeoSpectrum Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op to support design, testing, and documentation across the product lifecycle. You will work with experienced engineers to draft, test, and refine mechanical systems using SolidWorks and 3D CAD.

The role offers hands-on experience, collaboration across teams, and exposure to fabrication methods, BOM development, and hardware testing in a fast‑moving environment in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering degree program, in good academic standing.
• Motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with fabricated parts and assembly methods is an asset.
• Experience using 3D CAD.
• Excellent time management.
• Openness to learning new technologies.
• Ability to solve problems in a creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks to generate workable solutions to technical problems that impact GTI products and processes.
• Support assembly and testing of mechanical systems.
• Generate test plans and conduct system tests, document results, and draw conclusions for products and workflow improvement.
• Investigate off-the-shelf technologies, obtain specs, quotes, and communicate with vendors.
• Generate detailed part drawings using good drafting standards and consideration of fabrication methods.
• Develop details BOMs and assembly drawing to define product configuration and build considerations.
• Create internal procedures for building and testing hardware systems.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Willingness to learn

Creativity

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree program

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Workplace: Onsite

About Us

GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting-edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.

To learn more about who we are and what it’s like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca.

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op!

The Mechanical Engineering Co-Op will collaborate with experienced engineers to design, test, and improve mechanical systems, create detailed drawings and product documentation, support hardware assembly and testing, and investigate new technologies that enhance our products and processes. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge, develop technical skills using industry-standard tools such as SolidWorks, and gain valuable experience across the full product development lifecycle in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of tools (including Solidworks) to generate workable solutions to technical problems that impact GTI products and processes.
• Support assembly and testing of mechanical systems.
• Generate test plans and conduct system tests, document results, and draw conclusions for products and workflow improvement.
• Investigate off-the-shelf technologies, obtain specs, quotes, and communicate with vendors.
• Generate detailed part drawings using good drafting standards and consideration of fabrication methods.
• Develop details BOMs and assembly drawing to define product configuration and build considerations.
• Create internal procedures for building and testing hardware systems.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering degree program, in good academic standing.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Experience with fabricated parts and assembly methods is an asset
• Experience using 3D CAD
• Excellent time management skills.
• Openness to learning new technologies.
• Ability to solve problems in a creative and challenging environment.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.

About Us

GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting-edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.

Total Rewards

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset.

• Full-time hours, Monday through Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)
• Competitive compensation
• Work-life balance with core hours
  
• Corporate discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Monthly activities led by Social Committee
• Employee driven wellness and activity initiatives
• Onsite gym for employees
• Free on-site parking

Accommodation

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Indigenous persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.If you are a member of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.