Essential Functions:

- This co-op will involve a combination of lab work and desk work at a Stryker R&D; facility in Burnaby, B.C. and will focus on supporting the evaluation of various technologies that may be utilized in future Stryker vision systems.
- Except for occasional work at other lab sites in the GVRD, all work is anticipated to be in office in Burnaby
- The successful co-op candidate will be directed and supervised by a senior R&D; staff member, but the expectation is that the candidate is self-managed, self-motivated, and has hands‑on problem‑solving skills

Responsibilities:

Working under the direction of a supervisor, the responsibilities for this co-op role will include:

- Assembly and testing of electro-optical systems for illumination, image acquisition, and measurement
- Design, execution and analysis and documentation of experiments in conformance with the scientific method
- Technical writing and presentation
- In addition to handling electro-optical

Physical and Mental Requirements:

- Minimal physical demand, but may require lifting and carrying of technical equipment




- Role requires ability to work with focus for extended periods commensurate with demands on university students in this field

Qualifications:

- Education:
- Completed 3rd year undergrad physics or engineering physics (or similar) program. Completed 4th year undergrad or master's student preferred.
- Available for an 8-month co-op term
- Previous co-op experience is advantageous.

- Skills and Experience:

- Aptitude for experimental design and execution
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Proficient with personal productivity software such as Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication

- Demonstrated skills in any of the following is advantageous:

- Mechanical design with CAD Software
- Rapid fabrication techniques (3D printing)
- Optical system prototyping and testing
- Image analysis using tools such as Matlab, ImageJ, Python, etc.
- Experience with data compilation and analysis
- Knowledge of optics

Canada Pay Ranges:

- Canada : $44,500 - $59,300 CAD Annual
- Canada, Burnaby : $48,300 - $64,350 CAD Annual

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📌 Optical Engineering / Physics Co-op (Burnaby)
🏢 Stryker Group
📍 Burnaby