Continuous Improvement Engineering Co-op (Hybrid) - January 2027

Job description

Term: January 2027 Duration: 4 months, with the possibility of extension Openings: 1 position Salary Range: $3,650 - $4,525 CAD per month Application Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM PDT Your Opportunity By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story. We have obtained FDA and Health Canada approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients! Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC. What You Will Experience You will engage in activities that develop practical and transferable skills such as: • Planning, facilitating, and executing operational projects using continuous improvement tools • Working to continuously improve processes both on the production floor as well as collaborating across multiple business functions such as logistics and planning • Support the operations team to benchmark processes, develop process flow maps, and conduct simulation studies to identify opportunities and constraints • Undertake cycle time studies for various operational tasks • Identify and lead safety improvement projects in operational areas • Analyse data, develop dashboards to support the implementation of operational KPIs • Design and deliver training content for operations teams to build Continuous Improvement capability • Increase awareness of Continuous Improvement principles across operations by delivering workshops, team sessions, and practical hands-on support • Learn strategies such as 5S to improve efficiency on the production floor • Support creation of metric and dashboards to help drive actions and projects What You Bring to the Team Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about creating cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work within a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. And we understand that only by working together can we solve the unsolvable. You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes: • Strong analytical ability and curious problem-solver who loves asking “why” • Desire to work as part of a team to implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce expenses across a wide range of business functions • Excellent communication skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies • Enrolled in post-secondary programs such as industrial/manufacturing engineering, operations/business management, or other program related to business operations Why Work at Kardium? A meaningful Co-op/Intern term experience, working with truly innovative technology and an ambitious team, combined with: • Meaningful Work: Gain hands on experience working on projects that make an impact, giving you valuable experience to kickstart your career • Community of Co-ops: Join a network of 40+ students across the company, with regular social events and monthly co-op events to connect with peers • Development & Growth: Collaborate with engaged leaders and multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to supporting your development and growth What makes us a great place to work? 1. Our Purpose 2. Our People 3. Our Culture At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities. We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, Brazilian ERG and Irish ERG. As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team. And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more! Compensation Compensation for this role is based on multiple factors including your current year of study, the number of previous co-op terms completed, as well as market data. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Relocation Support • Relocation Allowance: We offer a relocation allowance to support out-of-province students moving to Burnaby BC for their Co-op/Intern term • Community Before Day One: Out-of-province students make up about 30% of each cohort. We connect all incoming students through email before the term starts to help with planning the move • Questions? We're Here to Help: Relocating for the first time comes with a lot of questions. Our Talent team is happy to help with any questions that may come up How to apply To apply for this position, please upload three separate documents in PDF format via our Careers Page: 1. Cover letter 2. Resume 3. Most recent transcripts (to be combined in one PDF document) Please note, there are also required questions to be completed, as a part of your overall application.