Mechanical Design High School Coop
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At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
Location: Ottawa, ON (Ericsson Ottawa site)
Start Date: June 30th to August 22nd, 2025
Open to current high school students.
About this opportunity
Ericsson is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic High School Co-op student for a 2-month internship program. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry, while learning from professionals who are leaders in the field.
As a co-op student, you will support various teams within the company and engage in projects that contribute to our mission of enabling the full potential of the connected world.
What you will do
• Assist with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks in the department.
• Support team members in data collection, analysis, and reporting tasks.
• Contribute to ongoing projects, offering fresh perspectives and helping with research and
development tasks.
• Attend team meetings, providing feedback and gaining insights into industry trends.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to network or
product development.
• Assist with document preparation, presentation creation, and project tracking.
• Gain exposure to Ericsson's products, services, and technology, especially in 5G, cloud
solutions, and IoT.
• Support the team in customer communication and internal operations.
You will bring
• Currently enrolled as a high school student in Canada.
• A keen interest in technology, telecommunications, or engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.
Preferred Skills
• Basic knowledge of technology or science topics (e.g., through school coursework or personal interest).
• Interest in learning more about the telecommunications industry and emerging technologies.
• Involvement in extracurricular activities (e.g., technology clubs, volunteer work, sports teams) that demonstrate teamwork and leadership.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and a strong desire to learn.
This position is based in Ottawa. Expectation is for student to be in the office 5 days/week (100%) with a 60% minimum in some situation based on manager's requirement.
Other requirements
- Must commit to participating in the full seven-week program. (This means that you will not be able to take time off for summer school, vacations, or other commitments.)
- Should have an anticipated average of at least 80%.
- Must be enrolled in 11th and 12th grade Math and Science courses as of School year Fall 2025.
- At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
- Proficiency in English is required.
This position reports to Manager Mechanical Design.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Ottawa
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