Engineering Technician Co-op at Superior Glove in Acton, Ontario, CA

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN CO-OP Co-op · Location: Acton, Acton, ON, CA About Us Superior Glove is a family-owned company with over 100 years of designing and manufacturing innovative hand protection for every major hazard. With locations in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Honduras, we're committed to improving occupational hand protection through innovation. Learn more at www.superiorglove.com/careers Does this sound like you? Are you an Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation student who enjoys working with machinery, troubleshooting equipment, and solving technical problems? We're looking for a motivated co-op student eager to gain hands-on experience supporting automation, PLC programming, electrical controls, and manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment. About the Role Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Electrical / Mechatronics Co-op Student will support manufacturing automation, electrical controls, machine commissioning, PLC programming, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives while working alongside our Engineering and Maintenance teams. Location Acton, Ontario Responsibilities • Assist with electrical control panel design and panel layout. • Support power and control wiring for production machinery and automation equipment. • Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs (Siemens experience is an asset). • Assist with machine commissioning, testing, and validation. • Troubleshoot electrical, control, and PLC-related issues on manufacturing equipment. • Prepare and update electrical schematics and technical documentation. • Perform hands-on electrical panel wiring and installation activities. • Assist with pneumatic system troubleshooting and basic circuit modifications. • Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement projects. • Complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th year Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related post-secondary program. • Knowledge of industrial electrical controls and electrical panel design. • Familiarity with PLC programming; Siemens experience is considered an asset. • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control drawings. • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software is an asset. • Manufacturing experience is considered an asset. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Eagerness to learn and contribute in a manufacturing environment. Why Join Superior Glove? Superior Glove is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a co-op student, you'll gain meaningful, hands-on experience working with industrial automation, experienced engineers, and real manufacturing projects while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.