Job Description

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is bringing together the finest minds to form a diverse, vibrant and dynamic workforce culture energized by the innovative capacity of students, new graduates and mid-career professionals, underpinned by senior world renowned experts. We hire numerous students each semester from colleges and universities to support our research and perform other assignments. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work this summer then keep reading, and if you meet the requirements of this role, apply today.

Department: Mechanical Equipment Development

Number of Positions: 1

Duration: 4 months (beginning in May)

Discipline: College program in Mechanical Technology

Year of study: Open to students who have completed a minimum of four (4) semesters of a six (6) semester Mechanical Technologist diploma course

Location: Chalk River, ON

NOTE:

All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term in order to graduate.

Students must submit a resume, cover letter and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of November 23, 2022 @ 11:59pm to ensure consideration for student employment.

INTRO
The successful candidate will work as part of an engineering team to develop specialized tooling for the Canadian nuclear industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidate duties will include:

• Designing mechanical parts using 3D CAD software.
• Creating assemblies using 3D CAD software.
• Evaluating and selecting components from manufacturer's catalogues.
• Producing engineering drawings that are compliant with the ASME Y14.5-2009 drawing standard.
• Selecting appropriate tolerances and performing tolerance stack analysis
• Performing dimensional inspections of existing components
• Assembling prototype tooling
• Testing prototype tooling
• Technical writing
• Performing mechanical design calculations

• Completed a minimum of four (4) semesters of a six (6) semester Mechanical Technologist diploma course at the college level. Applications from students currently studying at the university level will not be considered for this position.
• Achieved a minimum of a "B" grade in a college level 3D solid modeling course. Experience with Autodesk Inventor is preferred but proficiency in SOLIDWORKS or Pro/ENGINEER will be considered as equivalent.
• The ability to work in either the metric or imperial measurement system.
• The ability to read technical drawings.
• The ability to evaluate and select appropriate tolerances that are to be applied to technical drawings.
• The ability to create and dimension technical drawings
• The ability to demonstrate the correct use of dimensional metrology tools.
• Knowledge of technologies outside of traditional mechanical design.
• General computer literacy with the Microsoft operating system as well as Microsoft Office.
• Good practical problem solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills using English as the workplace language.
• Good organizational skills, be versatile and adaptable and be able to work in a team environment. A good work ethic is a must.