Change the future with us.

We are passionate about innovations that mean real progress. We are excited about technologies that still need to be developed. What about you? Do you want to use your curiosity, passion, and creativity to make the lives of millions of people easier and better? Join us as a graduate –either by beginning your career with us or through a co-op placement. Whichever path you take, we’re looking forward to seeing your perspective.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2025 and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025.

What will you do?

Spend your Co-op Term with a 35-person R&D team that's inventing the next generation of radar and ultrasonic instruments for industry. Our modern facility in Peterborough employs 300 people, including R&D, manufacturing and office staff. We are ISO 9001 certified team with employee-friendly policies and wellness programs. Peterborough is a pleasant city of 74,000 with a relaxed lifestyle and limitless options for summer and winter recreation. Join the Research and Development Department and help develop world-class industrial level measurement products.

The purpose of this Co-op is to Develop product & process applications knowledge through hands on support during product design and testing of ultrasonic & radar probes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of mechanical hardware components under direct supervision from a member of the design team. Direct supervision may be reduced or eliminated over time requiring the student to perform design work, independently.
• Provide hands on support during product testing in the mechanical test labs under direct supervision by a technician. Direct supervision may be reduced or eliminated over time requiring the student to perform tests, independently.
• Perform mechanical design work, update drawings and Bill of Materials.
• Conducting tests independently or with minimal supervision only.
• Following test procedures and safety instructions.
• Recording of test results electronically and manually.
• Documenting of test results and observations.
• Writing of technical notes or reports.
• Secure and safe handling of probes and test equipment.

What will you need to succeed?

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Systems Engineering
• Knowledge of mechanical design using NX CAD software.
• Knowledge of working in a hardware design environment including 3D design, geometric tolerance, generating detailed & assembly drawings and BoMs.
• Knowledge of working in a laboratory environment or test facility including set-up, use and maintenance of lab and test equipment.
• Intermediate working knowledge with MS-Office: Excel & Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and cooperation when working with others to discuss and resolve testing and process related issues.
• Diligence when working in a test facility following written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Concise & comprehensive written & verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work on-site at the Peterborough, ON location, five days per week.

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience, and ranges between $ 22.70 CAD - $ 26.40 CAD. 

About us.

We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.

Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912 in Canada. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended September 30, 2025, Siemens Canada generated revenues of approx. $2.3 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,600 employees from coast-to-coast and 38 office and production facilities across Canada.

To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.