Job Description

Are you looking for a cool co-op opportunity?



If so CIMCO Refrigeration is looking for a co-op student for our Product Engineering Department for a 12 month work term starting in September 2025 from our Burlington location. This role will appeal to you if you are working towards your degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess a strong interest in refrigeration and thermal dynamics and would like to learn more about our industry and what we do.



The successful candidate will be someone who is working towards their Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering, and who has experience using 2D and 3D AutoCAD and Solidworks with knowledge of refrigeration system design.

Role Responsibilities:

System Design - Mechanical design aspects of the various types of refrigeration systems in Industrial and Recreational applications. Prepare 3D SolidWorks model and flow diagram in AutoCAD of system, based on known dimensional constraints, jobsite and customer requirements. Establish design and operating conditions for equipment to be used in refrigeration systems. Confirm component selections: pumps, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, control valves. Design routes and piping to refrigeration standards while permitting ease of manufacturing/servicing. Prepare detailed manufacturing drawings and instructions. Prepare bill of material and issue material requisitions to purchasing department with SAP software. Supervise assembly of refrigeration systems in CIMCO manufacturing facility. Liaise multiple CIMCO departments, customers, and suppliers. Participate in Continuous Improvement /Lean Manufacturing meetings.

Required Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

Must be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Degree Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. An individual with a proven track record of being goal oriented and motivated who is able to work independently with minimal supervision. Knowledge of site construction techniques and practices is preferred. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Knowledge of refrigeration system designs, preferably with industrial system using ammonia. * Experience using CAD 2D and 3D design software such as; AutoCAD, Solidworks