Join our team as a Package Engineering Co-op Student and gain hands-on experience designing and developing industrial and recreational refrigeration systems. In this 12-month work term starting January 2026, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to create 2D and 3D models, select components, and support system assembly and documentation. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, have a strong interest in refrigeration and thermal dynamics, and are confident using AutoCAD and SolidWorks in a manufacturing environment.
This is an in-office co-op role based out of Burlington, ON, reporting to our Product Engineering Department.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
- Retirement savings options.
- Career development opportunities, including mentoring and continuing education.
- Inclusive work environment that values diversity of thought, experience, and perspective.
What You’ll Do:
- Support mechanical design of refrigeration systems for industrial and recreational applications.
- Prepare 3D SolidWorks models and flow diagrams in AutoCAD based on jobsite and customer requirements.
- Establish design and operating conditions for system components.
- Confirm selections for pumps, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and control valves.
- Design piping routes to refrigeration standards, optimizing for manufacturing and servicing.
- Create detailed manufacturing drawings and instructions.
- Prepare bills of material and issue requisitions using SAP.
- Supervise system assembly in the CIMCO manufacturing facility.
- Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and suppliers.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
What You Bring:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong interest in refrigeration and thermal dynamics.
- Experience using AutoCAD (2D) and SolidWorks (3D).
- Knowledge of refrigeration system design, preferably with ammonia-based industrial systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Goal-oriented mindset with strong time management and multitasking abilities.
- Familiarity with site construction techniques and practices is an asset.
Who We Are:
CIMCO is one of North America’s largest suppliers of thermal solutions, catering to industrial, recreational, and commercial sectors. Sustainability is where our heart is. We are devoted to helping our customers get to net-zero emissions—naturally.
Join a team where safety, integrity, and technical excellence guide everything we do. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and a commitment to sustainability through natural refrigerants, CIMCO delivers innovative refrigeration solutions that power industries and communities across North America.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Start a career built for you—where your passion meets purpose.