Cyclic Materials

Engineering Intern

Cyclic Materials

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Kingston • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$24 - CA$26 per hour

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Assist with the specification and selection of mechanical equipment.
  • Create conceptual mechanical designs (drawings and specifications) for custom equipment.
  • Interface with equipment vendors and operating personnel to support installation, commissioning, and operation of pilot plants.
  • Prepare specifications for piping, valves, coatings, and other mechanical requirements.
  • Develop maintenance plans for major equipment.
  • Review mass and energy balances to assist with equipment selection and design.
  • Participate in hands-on testing and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
  • Document findings and assist in preparing technical reports for internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Participate in project meetings and provide updates on progress, findings, and challenges.
  • Track project schedules, budgets, and milestones using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Excel).
  • Support preparation and organization of project status reports and dashboards.
  • Assist in writing and organizing commissioning documents, including checklists, test procedures, and sign-off forms.

Requirements

  • Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
  • Strong analytical skills and interest in hands-on research and testing.
  • Aptitude for designing, building, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
  • Ability to work independently, follow safety protocols, and handle complex materials in lab or construction environments.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with project management tools or data visualization software (e.g., Power BI) is an asset.
  • Basic understanding of elemental analysis techniques (XRF, ICP) or lab-based work experience is preferred.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designpiping specificationsvalve specificationscoating specificationsmass and energy balancestroubleshooting mechanical systemselemental analysis techniqueshands-on testingmaintenance planningcustom equipment design
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingeffective communicationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedproactiveindependent workteam collaborationproject updatessafety protocol adherence