Kepler

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Internship

23 minutes ago

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Job description

Kepler is on an audacious mission: to bring the internet to space. Founded in 2015, our ambition is to provide internet connectivity in space, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond. With an expanding base of early customers and our first 23 satellites in orbit, Kepler is continuing to grow and expand its most important asset – the Team!

This position requires candidates to be available for at least 8 months starting early May 2025.

Kepler is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for a 4-month term to aid in the development of manufacturing processes, procedures and implement industry best practices to design and manufacture and assemble space products, payloads, and satellites.  

This position requires collaboration with various engineering teams, participating in the hardware development phase, supporting new product development and new product introduction.  The successful student will have a diverse background of co-ops with experience establishing manufacturing, assembly, and integration documentation, with exposure to PCAs, RF, Optical or Mechanical assemblies.

Position Responsibilities:

Act as Interface for engineering, production, and quality on hardware producibility and testing.
Participate in the engineering design reviews and provide design feedback and solutions to the design team.
Use tools such as process flow diagrams and value stream mapping to visualize and document processes.
Analyze production flows, create production layouts and develop assembly & integration methods, tools, fixtures and cell configuration.
Aid in the development of manufacturing and test flows, manufacturing and test work instructions, and traceability records.
Design or oversee the design of custom tooling or fixtures to help improve the manufacturing process.
Operate and maintain the 3D printer to create prototypes, fixtures, and other components that support production and process improvements.

Position Requirements:

Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Science or equivalent.
Minimum 2+ co-op experiences in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Familiar with material handling, kitting, assembly, inspection, and routing processes.
Experience using CAD software reviewing drawings, models and designing parts, fixtures and tooling. Experience with OnShape is an asset.
Understanding of DFM, DFA, FMEA, PFMEA processes.
Experienced in supporting product failure investigations, material review boards and corrective action implementation.

Bonus Points:

Familiar working in Clean Room Environments
Familiar with FOD and ESD requirements
CAD Software Experience (OnShape, Solidworks, AutoCad, or similar)
PLM System knowledge (Duro or similar)
Exposure to Industrial Engineering
Experience with RF hardware or RF test equipment

This position requires candidates to be available for at least 8-motnhs starting early May 2025.

This position is based out of Kepler's office at 24 Ward Street, Toronto ON M6H 4A6 and requires you to be in the office 5 days per week.

Please note: This job is funded by the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) or Canada Summer Jobs. These programs require that candidates be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Kepler Communications Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, people who identify as LGBT and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Kepler will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact our People & Culture team, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.