Job Description

Date Posted: 2025-12-05
Country: Canada
Location: ELC01: Midland, Ontario Canada, 450 Leitz Road, Midland, ON, L4R 5B8, Canada
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Discover Your Potential at Raytheon ELCAN - Assembly & Test Engineering Co-op Opportunity!
Raytheon ELCAN is a global leader in high-precision optical systems. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence spans over 70 years has earned us a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding challenges in the world. Join our dynamic team and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact across the globe. Raytheon ELCAN designs various optical and opto-electronic system, modules and sub-modules operating in different wavebands, with particular emphasis on infrared and visible systems. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing facility, with research, design, procurement and manufacturing teams pressing novel technologies in the Aerospace & Defense Markets.
Reporting to the Manager, Assembly & Test Engineering, the Co-op student will gain experience interfacing with all facets of ELCAN's operations (Sales, Supply Chain, Design, and Manufacturing) throughout their 16 month placement.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Drafting mechanical and electrical schematics
• Creating and maintaining required documentation
• Devising and executing validation procedures for existing and new optical/electrical test equipment
• Efficiently prioritize, organize and execute on given tasks
• Well-developed written and communication skills; interfacing with product development teams
• Preparing reports and proficient in technical writing.
• Supporting active projects working with other team members
• Opportunity to gain soldering and microcontroller programming experience

Qualifications & Experience:

• Current enrollment in post-secondary education preferable with Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering background
• Proficient user in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Proficient in creating and reading mechanical/electrical schematics
• Hands on experience working with design software to create mechanical models, drawings and assembly drawings; Autodesk Inventor experience preferred
• Experience using mechanical test lab equipment to support execution of test plans
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter and can work independently towards task completion
• Ability to be adaptive and take initiative
• Work with a dynamic group of electrical, optical, mechanical designers

Why Raytheon ELCAN:
At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland Ontario, which offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work and live.
Other Position Details:
ELCAN does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for our positions.
This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government's Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program.
ELCAN adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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