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R&D Co-op — Hardware, Testing, and Deployment

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job Type

Co-op

Workspace

In Person

About the Role

We are hiring an R&D Co-op to support hardware testing, prototyping, and deployment preparation. This role is ideal for someone who likes building, troubleshooting, and running disciplined experiments in the real world.


What you’ll do

  • Assist with sensor testing, prototyping, and experimental setup

  • Support hardware assembly, debugging, and bench validation

  • Help document test procedures, results, and design learnings

  • Support field deployment preparation and logistics

  • Track issues, reliability observations, and hardware performance

  • Contribute across R&D and technical operations as needed


What we’re looking for

  • Currently pursuing a degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, materials, or related engineering discipline

  • Comfortable with hands-on technical work and lab/testing environments

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Able to document work clearly and run repeatable tests

  • Interested in sensors, industrial systems, or product development

  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment


Nice to have

  • Experience with sensors, test equipment, embedded systems, CAD, or prototyping

  • Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or basic scripting

  • Experience with hardware troubleshooting or reliability testing


Why join

You will work directly on real hardware and help move systems from prototype to deployment in industrial environments. 20-28/hr you will hear back from us by the 23rd if you have received an interview

About the Company

Helix is building continuous material integrity monitoring systems for critical industrial assets. We combine sensing, analytics, and engineering workflows to help operators detect degradation earlier and make better maintenance decisions.

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Get in Touch

236-334-7871

British Columbia, Canada

 

 2026 by HELIX SENSORS Inc. 

 

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