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Co-op, Research and Development

  • Research and Development
  • Winnipeg
  • Summer Term 2023 (May to August)
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To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter by May 01, 2023

Reporting to the Research Engineers, the student will work on all stages of R&D from pure research to trials, troubleshooting, implementation, and scale up for our numismatic, bullion, and refinery operations with a concentration on our numismatic business.

Projects and priorities vary from semester to semester and cover a wide range of topics. Previous students have worked on, and sometimes led projects related to material flow of precious metals, PVD coatings, printing technologies, electroplating, niobium anodization and physical manipulation, precious metal refining, casting, and by-product treatment among other projects.

We are looking for multitalented individuals with a balance of pure research and hands-on skills with an aptitude for creativity. As researchers we are always interested in new ideas and designs for creating intriguing new products or improving our operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Providing hands-on and engineering/technical skills to complete projects related to metal processing including die production, blanking and stamping of metals, smelting, hydrometallurgical process of precious metals.
  • Conducting laboratory and pilot scale testing of processes and prototype products required for project/process implementation of innovative process and products.
  • Collecting and analyzing data, including assisting in the creating of reports for assigned tasks in the research and development group.
  • Participating in the development of process instructions, testing reports, product design criteria, process procedures, and coordination of production trials.
  • Participating in initiatives related to maintaining and improving upon processes related to health and safety.

Requirements

  • A background of Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, Mechanical engineering, or nanotechnology, with special applications;
  • 3rd or 4th year in a University program is desirable.
  • Knowledge and experience of metal processing and metal forming; physical metallurgy
  • Familiarity with process control and documentation of process and projects.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Good project management skills.
  • Knowledge and experience of DoE, FMEA.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work with others is essential.
  • Prior exposure and knowledge to ISO environment and work experience in Lean Manufacturing environment is an asset
  • Computer skills in terms of Word processing and data analysis using Microsoft Office software.
  • Bilingualism, French and English would be an asset.
  • Canadian citizen/permanent resident status

The health and safety of our employees is a top priority. The Mint has developed significant and rigorous safety protocols to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the Mint you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. We pay competitive salary and offer a range of benefits that support employees and their families. The Mint supports its employees by focusing on their growth and development. Employees are required to complete a background check, facilitated by the Mint, in order to obtain Secret Clearance status prior to starting.

The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully.  Please feel free to self-identify with one of the varieties of backgrounds (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) in your application.

If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know; we are committed to being an inclusive employer. 

Ready to mint your career?

Please forward your resume to careers@mint.ca by May 1, 2023. We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We look forward to receiving your application.