Instrumentation and Mechanical Design Intern - Kingston, Canada - IDEXX

IDEXX

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Kingston, Canada

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Description

Company/Organization Name:
IDEXX Laboratories Canada Corporation

Job Title:
Instrumentation & Mechanical Design Intern

Number of Positions: 1

Salary:
$ 52,500/year

Location of Work:
Kingston, Ontario

Geographic Location of Employer:
Kingston

Job Type:
Internship

Commitment: 35 hrs./week, months

Start Date:
September 2023

Deadline:
Monday, July 10 th, 2023, at 11:59PM EST

Internal Competition Number:
IDEXX2105

IDEXX is seeking an Instrumentation & Mechanical Design intern to join the TECTA Business Unit in Kingston, Ontario.

A member of the S&P 500, IDEXX is a global leader in pet healthcare innovation and rapid microbiology testing for water.

Through the acquisition of Queen's University start-up company TECTA-PDS in 2022, IDEXX has established the TECTA business unit, a division of IDEXX Water that develops and manufactures automated microbiology testing platforms.

Position Profile:

You will work collaboratively with a team of engineers to design mechanical, optical and electronic components for use in innovative microbiology testing platforms that advance the provision of safe and clean water worldwide.

You would also participate with the testing and evaluation of the new components and materials.

You will also participate in the assembly of prototype instruments in order to develop assembly diagrams, bill of materials and instructions.

Qualifications:

University level coursework in mechanical design
Proficiency with modelling in SolidWorks CAD software
A basic understanding of manufacturing processes
Proficiency with hand and power tools
Experience building out prototypes
Strong problem-solving skills in a team environment.
Strong written and verbal communications skills
A desire to work in a fast-pace design environment
Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet overall objectives.
Ability to travel locally and internationally.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Engineering or Science
A background and/or interest in the clean-tech and water technology industries
Fluency in English (a second language is an asset)
This is an in-office role and is based in Kingston, Ontario

How to Apply:

Required Application Documents:

Resume
Cover Letter

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement:

Why IDEXX?
We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters.

An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.

At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.