Product Designer Co-op

Tigercat Industries Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid EAP

6% vacation pay entitlement

30% discount at Tigercat Outfitter's

Job summary

Tigercat Industries Inc. is seeking a Product Design Co-op Student to work with an engineering team on cost optimization, product development, and design enhancements. You will develop concepts, create CAD models, and help select materials for manufacturability. Collaboration across mechanical/mechatronic teams is essential.

The role emphasizes hands-on design and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to prototypes and testing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Interest or understanding of machine design fundamentals, materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Familiarity with FEA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in brainstorming sessions and develop initial design concepts for new and existing products.
• Create and update 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Analyze materials based on properties, cost, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform tests, hand calculations and FEA studies as needed.
• Prepare technical documentation including design specs and BOMs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The successful Product Design Co-op Student will work closely with an established engineering team (mechanical / mechatronic) and cross-functional groups to achieve team goals focused on cost optimization, product development, and design enhancement. To excel in this role, you will need strong problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, and a passion for product improvement.

Opportunities exist in Brantford, Paris, Cambridge, and Kitchener, ON

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Job Duties

• Assist in brainstorming sessions and developing initial design concepts and product improvements for new and existing products, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and industry standards


• Create and update 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software such as SolidWorks, or AutoCAD


• Analyze and select appropriate materials based on mechanical properties, cost, and manufacturing processes


• Occasionally conduct tests, hand calculations and FEA studies


• Create technical documentation, including design specifications and bills of materials


• Occasionally participate in hands-on troubleshooting during the fabrication and/or assembly of new prototyping new design concepts

Skills and Experience

• Design tasks require collaboration with coworkers; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members


• Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams including designers/engineers, manufacturing, and quality control to ensure seamless integration of designs into production


• Hands‑on, creative, self‑motivated, passionate person willing to take on diverse and challenging technical tasks


• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events


• Ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly products balancing aesthetics with practicality

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in studies such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering field.


• Understanding or strong interest in machine design fundamentals, mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.


• Understanding of structural FEA and dynamic simulation of machine components


• Previous design or project experience in any of the following an asset:


• Welded steel fabrications for manual and robotic welding


• Hydraulic cylinders and components, as well as control valve and plumbing details; implementing advanced hydraulic power and electronic control systems, sensors, and controllers


• Diesel engine installations, vehicle drive train transmissions and axle component selection


• Attachments to seamlessly integrate with heavy equipment including consideration for load distribution, stress analysis, material selection, and ease of installation

What We Can Offer You

• Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)


• 6% vacation pay entitlement is applied to each pay cheque


• 30% discount at the Tigercat Outfitter's Store

Application Important Information & Requirements

• Wages will vary ($26 - $29 per hour), and commensurate with the number of years of your program that you have completed


• Please specify which location(s) you are willing to work in - Brantford, Paris, Cambridge, Kitchener


• Accepting 3rdand 4thyear students


• Please note there are no remote or hybrid co-op positions available


• Mandatory cover letter, resume, and current transcript required


• The Paris location is NOT accessible by public transportation. You must provide your own transportation to and from the work site each day.


• The Brantford, Cambridge, and Kitchener locations ARE accessible by public transportation, however your own transportation is recommended for travel to machine test sites, other plants etc.

All application requirements must be met in order to be considered.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

We thank you for your application!

Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat's Accessibility Plan.