Electrical Engineering Co-op Student
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering
In short
Sandvik Mining seeks an Electrical Engineering Co-op Student for an 8-month term in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to support electrical systems for underground drilling equipment. This role offers hands-on experience with electrical schematics, panel layouts, and troubleshooting, ideal for a student pursuing a related post-secondary program.
Responsibilities
- Support electrical designs and technical summaries, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Create and update electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring-harness drawings.
- Assist with the creation, release, and maintenance of bills of materials.
- Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems.
- Provide technical support to production and post-sales teams, assisting with troubleshooting.
- Prepare as-built updates to schematics and other technical drawings.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams, as well as production, customers, and vendors.
- Stay current with electrical, automation, controls, and battery-electric vehicle technologies.
Requirements
- Current enrolment in an Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related post-secondary co-op program.
- Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles through coursework, projects, or experience.
- Experience reading or creating electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Eligibility to work in Canada for the full duration of the co-op term.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Clear communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- A positive, curious, and safety-focused approach to learning.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical is an asset.
- Experience with SolidWorks or another 3D CAD platform is an asset.
- Exposure to PLC or HMI programming through coursework or projects is an asset.
- Interest in automation, controls, electrical machine systems, or battery-electric vehicle technologies.
Benefits
- Hands-on electrical engineering experience with products used in the global mining industry.
- Mentorship and practical guidance from experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.
- Exposure to the full engineering lifecycle, from design and documentation to installation, production support and troubleshooting.
- Opportunities to strengthen electrical design, technical communication, automation, and project-management skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in an international, industry-leading organization.
- A supportive environment focused on learning, professional development, and meaningful contributions.
Skills
AutoCAD ElectricalSolidWorksPLCHMIMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
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About Sandvik
Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.
Company
SandvikJob Posted
2 days ago
Expires
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Employment Type
Contract
Work mode
On Site
Salary
CA$25–30 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Entry
Locations
Winnipeg, Canada
Qualification
Undergraduate
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