Co-op, Manufacturing Engineering

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for someone who is team-oriented and understands the value of using communication and respect as an aid to building relationships. We want someone who will seek knowledge of new technologies and trends in engineering and look to apply them to their job. You will be supported with mentorship.

This role is hybrid, on-site at our Cambridge, ON office and does not provide relocation (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in-office).

We are looking for full-time, traditional work hours for 8-12 months starting in January 2027. Per Rockwell Automation policy, you must be located within 50 miles of this office.

Your Responsibilities:

• Process Optimization:
  • Collaborate with teams to improve manufacturing processes for power solution products.
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency gains, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Production Support:
  • Work with production teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during the production process.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and improve plans to improve workflows, efficiencies, and eliminate waste.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Help develop and implement quality control procedures.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Collaboration:
  • Engage and foster collaboration with maintenance, contractors and production teams to understand engineering changes and production updates.
• Training and Documentation:
  • Create comprehensive documentation to support equipment and the manufacturing process.
• Data Security:
  • Implement measures to safeguard collected data and ensure compliance with data security protocols.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to implementation items.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Must have completed at least your freshman year of college or university
• Legal authorization to work in Canada is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or similar
• Located within 50 miles of our Cambridge, ON office
• Available for a minimum of 8-12 months, full-time hours
• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program for at least one semester after completing the co-op
• Previous co-op or internship
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software and process simulation tools.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers.
• Located within 50 miles of our Cambridge location (relocation is not provided for this role).

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical and Dental
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA – dependent on the plan chosen)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time off
• Volunteering Time off
• Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
• Employer Paid DC Pension
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

his position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
 

For this role, the Compensation is from $20/hour - $32/hour. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.
 

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (519) 618-4899.