Electrical Engineer Coop - Winter 2026

is seeking an analytical, motivated and solutions focused Coop Student with demonstrated product development experience to join our growing team in Victoria, BC. We are an internationally recognized and growing company that provides specialized test equipment solutions to support medical device innovations in the cardiovascular space.

In our small, innovative team you will enjoy the challenge of working on a variety of R&D projects where you will conceptualize, prototype, design, and document products with a user centric approach in mind. Reporting to the Lead Mechanical or Electrical Engineer and working closely with Director of Product Development and the R&D team, you will apply your knowledge of engineering design principles and bring practical solutions to ensure our products are of high quality and reliability to maintain ViVitro’s brand.

Do you possess a willingness to learn and the ability to manage concurrent tasks? Are you inquisitive and analytical in nature? Do you bring excellent communication skills and the ability to “think outside the box”? If you answered “yes” you will thrive in this role!

We are actively looking for the right student to join our team of engineers in Victoria, BC, Canada for the Winter term (January 2026 – April 2026).

Salary:

Hourly rate for 3rd year student is $24.27 and hourly rate for 4th year student is $25.38. Final rates will be confirmed in October 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as an integral member of the engineering team to design and build innovative products;
• Test concept prototypes
• Verify design and validate product prototypes
• Document design to direct manufacturing to build assemblies reliably
• Assist in transferring design to manufacturing
• Provide other technical assistance as needed
• Report on project progress as requested; and/or
• Attend training sessions as needed to expand your technical knowledge and skills.

Additional Responsibilities my Include:

• Create electrical system concepts
• Build proof of concept prototypes
• Design parts/subsystems/systems according to design control procedures
• Document design according to design/document control procedures

Education and Experience Required/Desired:

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Physics is required
• Previous COOP experience is desired
• Previous design project experience is desired
• Availability for an additional 4-month work term is desired
• Senior students are desired

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Desired:

• Willingness to be challenged intellectually
• Capability to learn new things
• Troubleshooting abilities
• Experience in product or prototype performance testing
• Experience with schematic and PCB design
• Experience with sensor signal amplification/filtering
• Experience with analogue and digital circuitry
• Experience with Altium
• Experience with data analysis using Python
• Experience with firmware development and programming with C and Python
• Knowledge of engineering design processes
• Writing of technical reports
• Writing of technical instructions for test methods and manufacturing guidance
• Familiarity with working in a regulated product development environment

About ViVitro Labs: provides contract testing services and test equipment solutions to support medical device innovations in the cardiovascular space. An internationally recognized and trusted source for testing, with two ISO 17025 accredited laboratories and a reputable history of more than 25 years, ViVitro Labs is a small company relied upon by hundreds of organizations in over 40 countries for its expertise in the testing industry’s most advanced cardiovascular devices. ViVitro Labs works closely with universities, medical device manufacturers and regulatory agencies to support their research, regulatory, and production requirements. As a leader in the heart valve testing industry, ViVitro is an active participant in several ISO working groups.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ViVitro Labs, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

How to Apply:

Please apply through the . Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

With your resume, please attach a brief PDF outlining your work on a project you are proud of. When attaching the project overview, please ensure the document is a maximum of 4 pages, in PDF format, demonstrates only your work, and demonstrates the full breadth of your skillset.

If you experience any difficulties when applying, please reach out to with “ViVitro Labs – Electrical Engineer Coop – Winter 2026” as the subject line.

We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted following initial application acknowledgment. No phone calls, please.