CANMORA Tech. CO-OP

May 2022 - December 2022

I spent 8 months at CANMORA Tech in Richmond, BC working as a mechanical engineer co-op student. During my time at CANMORA, I worked on developing a machine for laser beam powder bed fusion (LB-PBF). Also, I worked on upgrading an existing large electron beam additive manufacturing (LEAM) machine that is located at the University of British Columbia (UBC). During this work term, I had the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and follow projects through from design to assembly. I had to tackle many broad and complex design challenges, but with the help of my colleagues, I have provided value to CANMORA while also developing critical technical skills. 

CANMORA is a small company and thus has provided unique learning opportunities. Working at a small company has provided me with insight on the business aspect that imposes limitations on mechanical designs. It has allowed me to make decisions and contribute to discussions that impact the company's future. This work term has facilitated my growth in becoming a responsible and detail orientated engineer that considers many facets for an optimal design. 

More information about the work I have done at CANMORA is available upon request in the form of a work term report that has been approved to be shared by CANMORA Tech. 

Below is a list of technical and non-technical skills that I have used frequently during my work term.

Technical Skills Applied:

• DFMA

  • design for machinability, casting, laser/water jet cutting, additive manufacturing 

• CAD - Onshape

  • parametric modelling

• creating engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

• sheet metal design

• design for precision components:

  • linear rails

  • ballscrews

• sizing timing belts

• static FEA simulations using SimScale

  • mesh sensitivity analysis 

• generating RFQ's

• designed 3D-printed parts for prototyping, dimension verification, and custom test setups

• documentation

Non-Technical Skills Applied:

• attention to detail

• planning ahead

• organization

• professional communication within a team and with manufacturers

• daily huddle meetings to clarify priorities and encourage LEAN concepts

• active listening