As a self-motivated Mechanical Engineer at Zaber, you’ll have a co-op term filled with challenging, hands-on projects with a mix of design work and project management.
You’ll work within our Sustaining Engineering team to assist with identifying and pursuing opportunities to optimize our products and continue to make Zaber devices irresistible to our users. Our mechanical, electrical, and software engineers will support you, and you'll have full access to our well-equipped machine shop, which includes a waterjet, laser cutter, lathes, mills (both manual and CNC), and numerous other tools.
By joining Zaber, you’ll contribute to the manufacturing of precision motion control equipment for applications in fields such as photonics, biotechnology, aerospace, and semiconductor engineering.
Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities
Design, manufacture, and test new fixtures, mechanical components, and electro-mechanical device prototypes
Prepare solid models and manufacturing drawings for new and custom assemblies using SolidWorks
Measure, evaluate, and improve manufacturing efficiencies
Collaborate with Marketing, Production, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering teams to develop and improve products and processes
Mechanical Engineer Desired Qualities
Passion for mechanical systems and hands-on experience (experience with precision equipment an asset)
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Programming knowledge in Python or C# an asset
Machine shop experience an asset
Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program
Mechanical Engineer Details
Wage: The starting wage for the role is $24 - $28/hour depending on experience.
Closing Date: May 19, 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Length of position: 8 months preferred, 4 months optional
To learn more about our company culture and previous co-op experiences, visit our careers page.
