Job Title: CAD Technician Intern (4-month Term)
Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3T 2E1
RTDS Technologies Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated CAD Technician Intern to join us for a 4-month Summer Term position (May-August) that will support the Production Department in developing high‑quality internal assembly documentation. Using existing 3D models, the intern will generate clear, accurate assembly drawings, exploded views, and work instructions that help streamline production processes. This role includes close collaboration with production staff to understand real‑world assembly steps and ensure documentation accurately reflects shop‑floor practices. The intern will gain hands‑on experience with SolidWorks, manufacturing workflows, and engineering documentation standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Create assembly drawings, exploded views, and documentation using SolidWorks.
- Develop standardized templates for production assembly instructions.
- Work closely with production technicians and supervisors to understand assembly procedures.
- Verify that documentation aligns with actual manufacturing practices through on‑floor observation.
- Assist with minor CAD updates and part revisions
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Completion of at least one to two years in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CAD Technology, or a related technical program.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks (part modeling, assemblies, drawings).
- Understanding of mechanical components, tolerances, and assembly fundamentals.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to present technical information clearly.
- Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate with production staff.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Experience with manufacturing or fabrication environments considered an asset.
- Experience creating technical drawings or work instructions is an asset.
Why work at RTDS Technologies?
- RTDS Technologies is the exclusive supplier of the RTDS® Simulator: the world standard for real-time digital power system simulation. Electric utilities, manufacturers, research institutes, universities, and consultants worldwide use the RTDS Simulator for hardware-in-the-loop testing, which allows them to de-risk and validate innovative power system equipment and projects. If you’re excited about driving innovation and enhancing the reliability of our energy infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing field!
- We are a hidden gem in the Winnipeg technology scene. Our Winnipeg roots go back over thirty years, where we developed and introduced the world’s very first real-time digital power system simulator, revolutionizing the testing process for protection and control equipment and changing the power system industry forever. We provide an innovative work environment that lets you learn and grow with interesting, challenging work. It’s a place where we encourage you to use your expertise to explore new possibilities as we work together to solve the complex challenges of our customers. We cultivate a culture of ownership and accountability to develop high impact ideas and results. Join our diverse community of extremely talented people who love what they do every day. Our total rewards package offers a number of additional benefits including vision benefits, fitness reimbursement program, group retirement savings, Costco membership, free parking for IG Field events, maternity and parental wage supplement and more!
- RTDS Technologies Inc has been named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employer’s and one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2022! RTDS Technologies was also a past winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Prairie region and was recently named the recipient of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Export Award.
To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers
To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: https://www.rtds.com/
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted. Disability accommodations available upon request.