Description :Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.We are seeking a Summer Intern to join our Extended Interaction Kylstron (EIK) Product team at CPI Canada and work on design, manufacturing, test and data analysis of millimetre wave vacuum amplifiers. These amplifiers operate in frequency range from 17 GHz to 300 GHz and serve various applications including space radars. This co-op offers hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines, including vacuum electronics, RF signal amplification and generation by electron beams, thermal-mechanical analyses and design providing exposure to products operating at the cutting edge of technology.You will be part of a collaborative engineering team and contribute directly to the development, testing, and improvement of high-performance hardware.Position Description:During the term, you will contribute to a variety of engineering activities, including:
Support product assurance and test activities associated with product development and acceptance for delivery(e.g. environmental, thermal and RF testing)
Collection and analysis of test data to support engineering decisions and design improvements
Develop and refine FEA modelling (using SolidWorks, ANSYS) in support of feasibility studies and design validation
Contribute to equipment upgrades, lab improvements and process optimization initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across mechanical, RF, thermal and manufacturing engineering
Other duties as required.
Position Requirements:
Enrolled in a University Level Physics or Engineering program. preferable with a course in vacuum electronics and meets the criteria for acceptance into a graduate studies program.
Interest in RF systems, thermal/mechanical design, or hardware development
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Organized and self-motivated with a willingness to learn in a hands-on environment
Effective written skills and strong verbal communicator
Security
Must meet all CGP requirements
WHAT WE OFFER:Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.WHO WE ARE:We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.#LI-ML