Job Description

Who We Are:

Scout Technologies, a startup within Price Industries, is modernizing the airflow measurement industry. Our mission is to simplify the entire airflow measurement experience, from installation and commissioning to ongoing operation and analytics.

Our multidisciplinary team develops the mechanical, electrical, firmware and software technologies behind our products. Working in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, we move quickly, embrace new ideas, and give team members the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We’re looking for individuals who are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow alongside our team.

What You Can Expect:

Wellness Reimbursement Program - Employees are eligible for a fitness centre or club membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App’s.

Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.

Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.

• Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee.

Design Assistant – Scout Technologies – Summer 2027

We are looking for a summer or co-op student currently enrolled in mechanical, electrical, computer, or a related engineering program to join our multidisciplinary team as a Design Assistant. This role is well suited to a student in mechanical, electrical, computer, or a related engineering discipline who is technically curious, enjoys solving practical problems, and wants hands-on exposure to product development.

You will work alongside team members from several engineering and manufacturing disciplines and contribute to real product, testing, automation, and production challenges. The specific mix of work will be adapted to your background, interests, and the priorities of the team during the term.

What You May Work On

• Design test fixtures, prototypes, tools, and product improvements
• Support product testing, data collection, and analysis
• Contribute to mechanical, electrical, firmware, or software work
• Use Python and other tools to automate testing and improve workflows
• Support design reviews, documentation, production, and technical problem solving

A Meaningful Summer Project

Summer students are given ownership of one or more real engineering projects that are important to Scout's growth. Each project begins with a clear charter defining its purpose, scope, deliverables, and timeline, while leaving room for the student to investigate the problem and develop solutions.

Projects are selected to provide meaningful exposure to the engineering process, from defining requirements and evaluating concepts through implementation, testing, and communicating results. We believe the best learning comes from working on real problems that matter, alongside experienced engineers who can provide guidance, mentorship, and perspective throughout the journey.

Experience and Skills

You do not need to meet every item below. We place a high value on curiosity, initiative, practical problem solving, and the ability to learn quickly.

• Interested in practical problem solving and working across engineering disciplines.
• Experience with, or a desire to learn, Python and engineering automation tools.
• Clear communication skills, initiative, and a collaborative approach.
• Hands-on experience with design, electronics, embedded systems, testing, tools, or fabrication is an asset.

Should this excellent opportunity interest you, please submit your resume, including salary expectations.

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.