Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Hexagon Purus Systems Canada Ltd., a new division of the Hexagon Composites company, is focused on designing and manufacturing systems and software to support zero emission e-Mobility offerings including commercial Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV). Hexagon Composites is a global company operating in 40 countries with over 60,000 commercial vehicles in operation.

Hexagon Purus Systems Canada Ltd. is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op Student to work out of our Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada office. The co-op position we are looking for is able to work for an 8- or 12-month co-op term.

Responsibilities

· Assist manufacturing engineering team and engineering technicians with the manufacturing process design of battery modules, battery packs, and other EV powertrain subassemblies.

· Design and build jigs, fixtures, material kit carts to support the manufacturing process.

· Assist with the development of robotic adhesive dispensing paths and other automated systems using PLC’s, G-code, and/or Matlab.

· Participate in process validation testing and prototype production builds, document issues/lessons learned.

Requirements

· Currently enrolled in an Engineering program at an accredited college, or a recent graduate of an engineering discipline.

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· Actively enrolled in a technical field of study such as manufacturing, mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, math, or physics

· Familiarity with basic design engineering software

· Familiarity with the safe operation of basic power tools and lab equipment

· Proficiency in modern desktop office software applications

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock or flammable mixtures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific smell ability is required; recognize the smell of various fuels and adhesives.

This position may require the individual to wear a full-face respirator when working with battery adhesives and potting materials.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hexagon Purus Systems Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.