Mechatronics Engineer Coop - Summer 2025

Job Description

Mechatronics Engineer Coop – Summer 2025 ViVitro Labs is seeking an analytical, motivated and solutions-focused Coop Student with demonstrated product development experience to join our growing team in Victoria, BC . We are an internationally recognized and growing company that provides specialized test equipment solutions to support medical device innovations in the cardiovascular space. In our small, innovative team you will enjoy the challenge of working on a variety of R&D projects where you will conceptualize, prototype, design, and document products with a user-centric approach in mind. Reporting to the Lead Mechanical or Electrical Engineer and working closely with the Director of Product Development and the R&D team, you will apply your knowledge of engineering design principles and bring practical solutions to ensure our products are of high quality and reliability to maintain ViVitro Lab’s brand. Do you possess a willingness to learn and the ability to manage concurrent tasks? Are you inquisitive and analytical in nature? Do you bring excellent communication skills and the ability to “think outside the box”? If you answered “yes” you will thrive in this role! We are actively looking for the right student to join our team of engineers in Victoria, BC, Canada for the Summer term (May 2025 – August 2025). The hourly rate for a 2nd-year student is $23.18, a 3rd-year student is $24.27, and for a 4th-year student is $25.38. Key Responsibilities: Work as an integral member of the engineering team to design and build innovative products. Prepare and evaluate mechanical and electrical design concepts. Assemble and test prototypes to ensure specifications and requirements are met. Debug issues and identify the root cause. Design subsystems/systems according to design control procedures. Document design according to design/document control procedures. Verify design and validate product prototypes. Transfer design to manufacturing and assist with manufacturing validations. Provide other technical assistance as needed. Report on project progress as requested. Attend training sessions as needed to expand your technical knowledge and skills. Education and Experience Required/Desired: Working towards a Bachelor/Master degree in Mechatronics Engineering or related fields is required. Previous COOP experience is desired. Availability for an additional 4-month work term is desired. Senior students are desired. Willingness to be challenged intellectually. Capability to learn new things. Troubleshooting abilities. Experience with SolidWorks. Experience with analogue and digital circuitry. Experience with Altium. Experience with schematic and PCB design. Experience with sensor signal amplification/filtering. Experience with firmware development and programming with C. Knowledge of engineering design processes. Familiarity with working in a regulated product development environment. About ViVitro Labs: ViVitro Labs provides contract testing services and test equipment solutions to support medical device innovations in the cardiovascular space. An internationally recognized and trusted source for testing, with two ISO 17025 accredited laboratories and a reputable history of more than 25 years, ViVitro Labs is a small company relied upon by hundreds of organizations in over 40 countries for its expertise in the testing industry’s most advanced cardiovascular devices. ViVitro Labs works closely with universities, medical device manufacturers and regulatory agencies to support their research, regulatory, and production requirements. How to Apply: Please apply through the ViVitro Labs Career Page. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm PST on Friday, February 21st, 2025 . Post your application; you will receive an email from “ ” with a quiz link for you to complete. Please check your Spam or Junk folders for this email to complete the quiz on time. The quiz will close at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a first-received basis, and the job posting will close as soon as the right candidate is found. With your resume, please attach a brief PDF outlining your work on a project you are proud of. When attaching the project overview, please ensure the document is a maximum of 4 pages, in PDF format, demonstrates only your work, and demonstrates the full breadth of your skillset. If you experience any difficulties when applying, please reach out to with “ViVitro Labs – Mechatronics Engineer Coop – Summer 2025” as the subject line. We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted following initial application acknowledgment. No phone calls, please. #J-18808-Ljbffr