Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer/May 2024, 12-16 Months)
Oakville, ON
Embedded Engineering – Hardware Engineering /
Student - Internship / Co-op /
On-site
Who we are:
Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
Who you are:
We are looking for amazing talent, someone who can help our company move forward and deliver results! Geotab is actively seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern who should be able to quickly contribute to the Production Team’s goals. If you love building technology, enjoy product development, and are keen to join a leading edge technology firm – we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be responsible for supporting both the Automotive and Production Team initiatives for Geotab. As part of the Production Team, you will assist the team that interacts with manufacturers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, specifically, as well as working on mechanical requirements such as tooling and harness specifications. In this role, you will be making sample harnesses and production jigs. You will work with internal stakeholders to ensure the designs are sound electrically and that all the product engineering requirements are met. This includes ensuring prototypes from suppliers are field acceptable. You will also be responsible for managing engineering documentation and mechanical drawings and ensuring updated revision control is maintained.
How you'll make an impact:
- Create and maintain harness/cable assembly and cable schematics and other mechanical drawings per engineering requirements and in coordination with QA using Solidworks.
- Work with Engineering to define objectives and correct electrical requirements.
- Ensure all testing and compliance criteria is specified on drawings.
- Assist with building engineering prototypes per the desired specifications.
- Maintain document control and revision history (internal and external).
- Review suggested alternate connectors / parts and supplier drawings for compliance with requirements.
- Review First Article samples for compliance to approved specs.
- Perform Stack-up / tolerance analysis and review on various products and ensure accurate dimensional accuracy.
- Incorporate testing knowledge and best practices to new designs and maintain lessons learned.
- Assist production with Jig tooling and design.
- Assist production in various other tasks as required.
What you'll bring to this role:
- Completing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with SolidWorks is considered an asset.
- Experience with 3D printing is considered an asset.
- Experience in all areas of design, prototyping, testing and qualification is considered an asset.
- Hands on experience working with plastic injection mold tool design including insert molding and over-molding is considered an asset.
- Proven ability make independent judgments using sound engineering principles and techniques.
- Engineering document control experience in coursework and projects to ensure compliance and consistency of documentation throughout the process.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work:
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible first working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
