Mechanical Engineering Trainee

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Mississauga seeks a Mechanical Engineering Trainee to support the Equipment Technologies team on global projects. Reporting to the Practice Lead, you will gain hands-on experience in designing and delivering custom mechanical equipment.

You will work toward a 2027 graduation with a BEng or BASc and be eligible for EIT after graduation. The role is based at Hatch's Mississauga location and may require travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Working toward graduation in 2027 with a Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Eligible for registration as an EIT after graduation.
• Strong academic performance with involvement in activities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and calculations for custom mechanical equipment.
• Design and deliver mechanical systems for Hatch smelting furnaces to maintain crucible integrity.
• Assist with 3D model preparation and drawing production.
• Evaluate materials and conduct trade-off studies for equipment/technology selection.
• Prepare equipment specification packages and technical deliverables.
• Collaborate with process, structural and electrical engineers in detailed design of equipment.
• Provide client and site support during construction and vendor fabrication.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Applied Science

Job description

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Mechanical Engineering Trainee

Date: Sep 9, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:100608

Job Category:Campus

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Technologies team commercializes and delivers technologies across all three of Hatch's sectors: Metals, Energy, Infrastructure. We're a team of innovators and problem solvers who deliver custom and specialized engineering to deliver novel solutions and technologies.

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineering Trainee new graduate to join the Equipment Technologies team. Reporting to the Practice Lead you will support projects globally based out of our Mississauga location.

The development of innovative technologies is an important part of Hatch’s history and legacy. Our experts over the years, beginning with our founder Gerry Hatch, have developed technologies that have become standard in industries around the world. Our Equipment Technologies team is focused on the commercialization and delivery of technologies across all three of Hatch’s sectors: Metals, Energy, and Infrastructure. We’re a team of innovators and problem solvers who deliver custom and specialized engineering to deliver novel solutions and technologies.

In addition to developing new technologies and selecting and installing equipment in greenfield projects, we help our clients to get the most from their existing assets by providing field support, rebuild repairs, and retrofits. We also work with our clients to optimize their existing technologies and operations over their life cycle.

Join our team today and be a part of challenging the status quo and developing innovative solutions to make the world a better place.

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering principles andperformcalculations forcustom mechanical equipment, including thermal analysis of the linings of pyrometallurgical vessels, and fluid flow analysis of water and air-cooled systems
• Perform detailed design of custom mechanical systems used in proprietary Hatch smelting furnaces to maintain crucible integrity and life, deliver power and feed to the furnace, provide equipment sealing and environmental control, as well as molten producttapping and handling
• Assistance on 3D model preparation as well as drawing production
• Evaluate process alternatives and/or equipment/technology selection trade-off studies, including evaluation of suitable materials of construction
• Prepareequipment specification packages and technical project deliverables, reports and presentations
• Close collaboration with process, structural and electrical engineers and designers in the detailed design of custom equipment, including equipment design reviews, plant layout development and process hazard review studies
• Client and site support, including fieldverification during construction and vendor fabrication assistance
  

Education and Experience:

• Must be working towards graduating in 2027, or recently graduated, with a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Applied Science from an accredited university in the Mechanical Engineering program
• Be eligible for registration as an EIT with a provincial engineering body upon graduation
• Excel academically while being actively involved in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities at school or in the community
• Preferred academic courses include Solid Mechanics II, Advanced Momentum/ Heat and Mass Transfer, Control Systems, Machine Design, Structural Dynamics, Numerical Methods
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites including remote sites
  

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
• Ability to learn quickly and driven to take on new challenges
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
• Adapts and embraces change

Compensation:

Range: $81,000.00 - $84,000.00

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.