Engineer Co-Op

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.  From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.   

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role - Engineering Co-Op

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an Automation Test Engineering Co-Op within our Digital Solutions team.  In this role you will develop and maintain a testing solution for Bluetooth-enabled data loggers. The role focuses on automating firmware updates, device provisioning, configuration management, and staging verification across multiple devices simultaneously. This position works closely with firmware, hardware, and QA teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and repeatable test coverage. 

What you will be doing

• Develop and maintain automation for claiming, unclaiming, and reconfiguring loggers over Bluetooth. 
• Validate and verify logger staging results, including firmware version, configuration state, and operational readiness. 
• Ensure automation supports bulk operations and handles device discovery, connection stability, retries, and error scenarios. 
• Integrate test automation into manufacturing, staging, or CI/CD workflows as required. 
• Generate detailed logs, reports, and pass/fail results for each test run. 
• Troubleshoot Bluetooth communication issues and improve reliability and performance. 
• Collaborate with firmware, embedded, and QA teams to define test coverage and acceptance criteria. 
• Maintain documentation for test tools, workflows, and results. 

What you will bring

• Engineering Student in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
• Hands-on experience with Bluetooth or BLE communication. 
• Experience testing embedded systems or IoT devices. 
• Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for automation (e.g., Python, C#, Java). 
• Experience with device provisioning, firmware flashing, or OTA update validation. 
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience working with multiple devices simultaneously in automated test scenarios.  

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills  

• Experience with logger devices, sensors, or data acquisition systems. 
• Familiarity with Bluetooth stacks, profiles, and pairing mechanisms. 
• Experience with manufacturing or staging test systems. 
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration. 
• Experience creating test dashboards or automated reports. 
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and embedded diagnostics tools. 

Soft Skills  

• Strong attention to detail and quality. 
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams. 
• Clear technical communication and documentation skills. 
• Proactive mindset for improving test efficiency and reliability. 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range  

• $22.00 - $34.00 CAD per hour 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status. 

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected. 

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.