Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Co-op Test Engineering - Mechanical. This position reports to Test Engineering Manager and will work in Vancouver, B.C.
Please note that this position is open to current students enrolled in a Canadian accredited university and co-op program.
Vancouver:
Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.
As Co-op Test Engineering - Mechanical on the Vancouver team, you will be involved in a wide variety of tasks supporting administrative, engineering, and technical staff throughout the facility.
General Responsibilities Prepare test samples
Conduct and document multiple tests simultaneously
Ensure continuous operation of test benches, and assist in maintaining or modifying as required
Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on test samples and equipment
Complete preliminary data analysis
Prepare reports on completed and in-progress testing
Assist in the selection, installation, and integration of sensors (pressure, force, strain, displacement, etc.)
Provide recommendations to improve product testing (processes, methods, analysis, etc)
Research and design concept solutions
Here is what our previous students have told us as to why they liked their co-op terms:




Lots of hands-on opportunities: build prototypes or equipment; test products and components; analyze product performance; disassemble, inspect, and analyze tested components; design and optimize assembly processes and equipment; analyze machining data and develop mechanical and software tools to optimize production
Wide variety of tasks – usually 2-3 projects on the go at a time
Great supervision and mentorship but also get to work independently
Supportive engineering and technical staff throughout the facility
Outstanding comradery among the co-op students’ cohorts, as well as, within the engineers
Often opportunities to do some of the following: design components or equipment with CREO; work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems; use high precision measurement equipment; program PLCs; analyze product performance using data acquisition equipment
Experience in mechanical/electrical/software blend for both product design, and manufacturing & machining equipment designing along with its processes
Exposure to both worlds of product development and manufacturing processes since we do it all in one facility!
What do we offer? You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.
Statutory Holidays
Free on-site parking
Company events
Opportunities to make an impact




Skills & Requirements Must be enrolled in an Engineering program at an accredited university
Strong hands-on experience and mechanical aptitude
Experience with hand tools and/or shop machinery
Solid problem solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks
Professional demeanor whether in person, via email, or on the telephone
Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team
Previous experience with CreoWindchill or SolidWorks is an asset
General proficiency with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and Teams
Dometic’s Core Values To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Are you our next star? Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary Range: $23.50 - $27.50 CAD per hour

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📌 Co-op Test Engineering - Mechanical (British Columbia)
🏢 Dometic
📍 British Columbia