Student, Maintenance Engineering

Description

Student, Maintenance Engineering 

Who We Are 

A world-class defense company located in London, Ontario is looking for an engineering student to join our team. NOTE: This position requires the successful candidate to be available for a minimum of 8 months, up to 16 months.  

Key Job Elements: 

The maintenance engineering student position under the guidance of a Team Leader involves researching, analyzing and creating removal, installation and repair procedures for Technical Manuals (TM) based on CAD models and engineering drawings for the Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV). Day-to-day activities include: 

• Gather information from Design and Reliability Engineering teams to understand vehicle systems and their maintenance requirements.
• Write maintenance procedures in XML format compliant with military standards.
• Collaborate with technical illustrators to generate graphics to support technical procedures.
• Conduct thorough quality checks and proofreading of documents to eliminate errors and ensure consistency with style guidance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as engineers and vehicle technicians, to ensure accuracy of technical content.

The successful candidate will be provided one-on-one training. This training includes, but is not limited to, overview of the LAV system and operation, authoring software (XML), content management system, style/language-specific guidance, and ongoing mentorship by lead maintenance expert. The successful candidate will gain a detailed understanding of LAV systems through experience in this role. 

Who You Are 

• GDLS-C is looking for candidates who possess
• Working towards College Diploma or University Degree in a technical discipline
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/schematics
• Electrical or mechanical aptitude
• A desire to put your technical education into practical use
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate and high-quality documentation
• Effective organization, prioritization and time management skills
• A bias for working independently in a collaborative environment
• Willingness to learn technical skills as part of a highly skilled team
• An openness to learn something new every day
• Ability to travel (5% Canada or 5% US & Int’l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• We look forward to hearing from you! 

Note: Please apply through your school's Career Portal should this role be posted to it. 

 

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression. 

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [email protected] if you need accommodation. It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.