Production Engineering Assistant - Day Shift (Co-op)

S&C Electric Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized Public Transit Program

Discounted Food & Beverage

Paid vacation days

Job summary

S&C Electric Canada is seeking a Production Engineering Assistant to develop and maintain standard work documentation and lead data-driven improvements in the Fabrication department. You will perform root-cause analyses and support lean initiatives to boost efficiency.

The role requires enrollment in a co-op program and a readiness for 4- or 8-month terms in Winter 2027, with competitive hourly pay and a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a registered post-secondary co‑op program in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Past CNC or familiarity would be considered an asset.
• Eligible for a 4-month or 8-month placement for the Winter 2027 Co‑op Work Term.
• Keen eye for details, Excellent with Data capturing and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create standard work documents to capture existing process steps.
• Gather, refine, analyze and monitor data to help with establishing baselines.
• Perform Root cause analysis for issues affecting Fabrication department.
• Assist in implementing lean initiatives.
• Lead and participate in problem solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data capture

Root cause analysis

Lean initiatives

Communication

CNC awareness

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC awareness

Job description

Job Description

At S&C Electric Canada, Co-Op students are valued contributors to our mission of building a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. With over 70 years of innovation in Canada, we continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry. As a co-op student, you will work on meaningful projects that support our operations and give you hands-on experience in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges!

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 6:30am - 3:00pm (40hrs per week)

Work Term

Winter 2027; 4 Months (Jan. - Apr.) or 8 Months (Jan. - Aug.)

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The hourly pay range for this position is $22.70 - $36.40. Individual pay within this range is determined by several compensable factors, including the year of study, type of academic program, and the number of prior co‑op work terms completed.

Join Our Team as a Production Engineering Assistant - Day Shift (Co-op)

The Production Engineering Assistant is responsible for developing and maintaining standard work documentation by capturing and outlining current process steps to support consistency and operational efficiency. Additionally, they will conduct root cause investigations to identify and address issues impacting the Fabrication department's performance and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Create standard work documents to capture existing process steps.
• Gather, refine, analyze and monitor data to help with establishing baselines.
• Perform Root cause analysis for issues affecting Fabrication department.
• Assist in implementing lean initiatives.
• Lead and participate in problem solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Currently enrolled in a registered post-secondary co‑op program in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations. Past CNC or familiarity would be considered an asset.
• Eligible for a 4-month or 8-month placement for the Winter 2027 Co‑op Work Term.
• Keen eye for details, Excellent with Data capturing and analysis.
• Ability to multi-task with flexible to business needs, including time management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands

• Standing: All tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs to 20 lbs.
• Walking: Occasional walking moderate distances (less than 1km).
• Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs to 20 lbs.
• Pushing: Occasional pushing of motorized material handling carts with loaded weights up to 1000 lbs.
• Pulling: Occasional pulling of motorized material handling carts with loaded weights up to 1000 lbs.
• Bending: Frequent bending and crouching to safely lift parts of various sizes and shapes.
• Reaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.
• Handling: Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of everyday expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events).

Vacancy Disclosure

This posting is to fill a future vacancy within S&C Electric Canada.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Please note that S&C Electric Canada may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

With over 70 years of innovation in Canada and a century globally, S&C Electric is a trusted leader in power reliability. We foster a collaborative, safety-focused environment where achievements are celebrated and growth is encouraged.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Subsidized Public Transit Program
• Discounted Food & Beverage
• Paid vacation days (applicable to 8 - 16 month co‑ops)

At S&C, we believe in empowering our people and providing meaningful career opportunities.

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.