Student Configuration Technician Co-op

Motor Coach Industries; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor coach manufacturer in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a detail-oriented Student Configuration Technician for an 8-month co-op term. In this role, you will support product configuration, validate engineering documentation, and contribute to process improvements within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an engineering program and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Paid position

Flexible working hours

Hands-on experience in a leading manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary engineering program and eligible for co-op placement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with design software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and maintenance of product offering variants.
• Assist in reviewing engineering documentation for configurator integration.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on new product options.

Skills

Communication

Organization

MS Office Proficiency

Familiarity with design software

Education

Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

Job description

Overview

STUDENT CONFIGURATION TECHNICIAN – ENGINEERING BUSINESS SYSTEMS CO-OP – WINNIPEG, MB • 8-Month Co-op Term (possible extension), Paid, Flex/Hybrid

Motor Coach Industries (“MCI”) is North America’s public and private market motor coach leader, offering the all-time best-selling luxury motor coaches and workhorse commuter coaches, and brand new zero-emission luxury, high- and low-floor commuter coaches, designed on MCI\'s legendary J Series and D Series platforms. MCI is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, and operates two world-class, award-winning bus manufacturing facilities and six service centers. Building on over 90 years of experience manufacturing motor coaches, MCI actively supports more than 20,500 vehicles across North America, with nearly half of all motor coaches in service in the United States and Canada built by MCI.

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated engineering co-op student to join our Product Configuration team. In this role, you will assist in maintaining the accuracy of the Product Configurator database within Siemens Teamcenter, ensuring engineering documentation and product variants are correctly implemented. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product configuration, data validation, and engineering process improvement within a leading manufacturing environment.

Why join us

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility solutions.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.

What you will do

• Support the creation and maintenance of product offering variants within the Teamcenter Product Configurator.
• Assist in reviewing engineering documentation for integration into the configurator system.
• Help validate product rules and ensure accurate configuration of allowable variants.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to assess and implement new product options.
• Participate in data cleanup, system testing, and accuracy verification activities.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance configurability and efficiency.
• Prepare and organize configuration documentation for reference and audit purposes.

What you need to be successful

• Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary engineering program and eligible for co-op placement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with design software (e.g., Unigraphics/Siemens NX, AutoCAD) is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Previous manufacturing experience is an asset.

Our why

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

Leveraging 450 years of combined expertise, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility globally. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, we meet today’s urban demands for connected, clean, and scalable smart mobility solutions. Discover more about our vision at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, and our partner brands.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.