Mechanical Design Engineer (Co-op, SE) presso Zaber Technologies

As a self-motivated Mechanical Design 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 Design 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 Design 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 Design Engineer Details:

• Wage: The starting wage for the role is $24 - $28/hour depending on experience.
• Closing Date: Sep 22, 2025.
• Start Date: January 2026.
• 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.