Manufacturing Engineering Co - op

Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Technical Level 0

Co-op Term: January 2026 - August 2026

About Svante

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role

As the Manufacturing Engineer Co-op, you will be responsible for refining & improving existing processes and supporting the development of new automation equipment / assembly lines. You will participate in and encourage engagement in continuous improvement activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• You have an interest in manufacturing process development and/or automation
• You possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and are able to perform root cause analysis.
• You have knowledge of process validation and quality management systems.
• You are proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Solidworks, Creo or other CAD software.
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• You will design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• You will learn a culture of continuous improvement initiatives and utilize various methodologies to identify and eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• You will investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective and preventive actions to address quality or process problems.
• You will learn to analyze manufacturing processes and equipment to improve efficiency and reduce machinery downtime as well as research and potentially implement new equipment.
• You will learn reliable safety control systems for safeguarding automated equipment and other high volume manufacturing equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.