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Innovative Thermal Solutions (itscooling.com) is a Guelph, Ontario-based engineering and manufacturing company specializing in thermal management for power electronics. We design and build friction stir welded (FSW) liquid cold plates, skived and extruded heat sinks, busbars, and complete thermal assemblies for customers in electric vehicles, battery energy storage (BESS), power electronics, and industrial markets. Our ISO 9001:2015-certified facility pairs Haas and Mazak CNC milling with advanced FSW technology to deliver high-quality, leak-proof products. We're growing fast and building a team that takes real pride in the work.

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Innovative Thermal Solutions (ITS Cooling) – Guelph, Ontario

Quality Assurance Co-op

Innovative Thermal Solutions (ITS Cooling) – Guelph, Ontario

Co-op work term: 8 to 12 months | Start date: Immediate | Full-time, on-site

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The Role

We're looking for a Quality Assurance Co-op student to join our quality team for an 8 to 12-month work term. You'll work with our QA Specialist, machinists, and engineers to inspect parts, document and solve quality issues, and strengthen our ISO 9001:2015 quality system. It's a hands-on role split between the shop floor and the office, and the longer term means you'll take on real responsibility and see your improvement projects through to the end.

What You'll Do

  • Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on machined parts, FSW cold plates, and assemblies
  • Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision tools, and record results accurately
  • Help prepare First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and customer quality documentation
  • Document non-conforming parts and help complete NCRs, CARs, and deviation requests
  • Support root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone, 8D) and follow up on corrective actions
  • Write and update SOPs, work instructions, and inspection criteria, and help maintain document control
  • Support internal audits and help prepare for external ISO 9001 audits
  • Assist with leak and pressure testing and weld quality checks
  • Help track gauge calibration and maintain quality records
  • Analyze quality data (scrap, first-pass yield, defect trends) in Excel and present findings to the team
  • Inspect incoming parts from suppliers and help track supplier quality
  • Lead a continuous improvement project during your work term

What You Bring

  • Currently enrolled in an Engineering, Engineering Technology, Quality, or related program and eligible for an 8 to 12-month co-op work term
  • The ability to read engineering drawings and a basic understanding of GD&T
  • An interest in quality systems, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving
  • Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
  • Clear written and verbal communication, and comfort working on the shop floor
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, APQP, or PPAP
  • Exposure to CNC machining or other manufacturing processes
  • Experience with SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software
  • Data analysis skills (Excel, SPC, or Python)

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience running quality in an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to CNC machining, friction stir welding, and leak testing
  • Mentorship from our QA Specialist and engineering team
  • Potential for future co-op terms or full-time employment after graduation

Posting Details

  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, on-site in Guelph

Join ITS Cooling and build a strong foundation for a career in quality.

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Quality Assurance Associate

Innovative Thermal Solutions (ITS Cooling) – Guelph, Ontario

Start date: Immediate | Full-time, on-site

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The Role

We're looking for a Quality Assurance Associate to join our quality team. You'll work with our QA Specialist, machinists, and engineers to inspect parts, document and solve quality issues, and strengthen our ISO 9001:2015 quality system. It's a hands-on role split between the shop floor and the office, with real responsibility from day one and room to grow as the company scales.

What You'll Do

  • Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on machined parts, FSW cold plates, and assemblies
  • Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision tools, and record results accurately
  • Help prepare First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and customer quality documentation
  • Document non-conforming parts and help complete NCRs, CARs, and deviation requests
  • Support root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone, 8D) and follow up on corrective actions
  • Write and update SOPs, work instructions, and inspection criteria, and help maintain document control
  • Support internal audits and help prepare for external ISO 9001 audits
  • Assist with leak and pressure testing and weld quality checks
  • Help track gauge calibration and maintain quality records
  • Analyze quality data (scrap, first-pass yield, defect trends) in Excel and present findings to the team
  • Inspect incoming parts from suppliers and help track supplier quality
  • Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects and strengthen our processes

What You Bring

  • A diploma or degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Quality, or a related field – recent graduates are welcome to apply
  • The ability to read engineering drawings and a basic understanding of GD&T
  • An interest in quality systems, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving
  • Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
  • Clear written and verbal communication, and comfort working on the shop floor
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office

Nice to Have

  • 1 to 2 years of experience in a quality, inspection, or manufacturing role
  • Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, APQP, or PPAP
  • Exposure to CNC machining or other manufacturing processes
  • Experience with SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software
  • Data analysis skills (Excel, SPC, or Python)

Why ITS Cooling

  • Stable, full-time work with a company that's scaling quickly
  • Hands-on experience running quality in an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to CNC machining, friction stir welding, and leak testing
  • Mentorship from our QA Specialist and engineering team
  • A clear path to grow into a Quality Assurance Specialist role as the team expands

Posting Details

  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, on-site in Guelph

Join ITS Cooling and build a strong foundation for a career in quality.

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Mechanical Engineer Co-op - Hands On Role

Innovative Thermal Solutions (ITS Cooling) – Guelph, Ontario

Co-op work term: 8 to 12 months | Full-time, on-site

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The Role

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Co-op student to join our engineering team for an 8 to 12-month work term. You'll work on real customer projects from concept to production – designing cold plates and heat sinks, developing fixtures, supporting FSW process development, and solving problems alongside our engineers and machinists on the shop floor. It's a hands-on role with real ownership, and the longer term means you'll see your work through from first sketch to finished parts.

What You'll Do

  • Create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SOLIDWORKS for cold plates, heat sinks, busbars, and thermal assemblies, applying GD&T
  • Design production fixtures and tooling for CNC machining, friction stir welding, and assembly
  • Support FSW process development, including weld trials, parameter optimization, and cycle-time reduction
  • Plan and run testing such as pressure/leak, flow, and thermal performance tests, and document results in clear reports
  • Work with production, quality, and sales to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement projects

What You Bring

  • Currently enrolled in a Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering degree program and eligible for an 8 to 12-month co-op work term
  • Working knowledge of 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS preferred) and engineering drawing practices
  • An understanding of GD&T and manufacturing processes, especially CNC machining
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal communication, and comfort working on the shop floor
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on machining or shop experience – student design teams (Formula SAE, Baja, etc.) count
  • Coursework in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and materials
  • Interest in EVs, battery energy storage, or power electronics

What You'll Gain

  • Real ownership of customer-facing engineering projects
  • Hands-on exposure to friction stir welding, multi-axis CNC machining, and thermal testing
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers in a fast-growing company
  • Potential for future co-op terms or full-time employment after graduation
  • A tight-knit, collaborative team where your contributions are visible and valued.

Posting Details

  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, on-site in Guelph

Please include a copy of your resume, transcript and a cover letter in one PDF titled FirstName_LastName_Mech Eng Co-op

Email subject: Name - Waterloo - Mechanical Engineer Co-op

Join ITS Cooling and help engineer the thermal solutions behind tomorrow's EVs and energy storage systems.

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CNC Operator

Innovative Thermal Solutions (ITS Cooling) – Guelph, Ontario

Full-time | On-site | Entry level – training provided

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The Role

We're hiring a CNC Operator to help keep our manufacturing operations moving. You'll run parts on our CNC milling machines, deburr and inspect finished components, and support the shop with material handling, and general production work. No CNC experience? No problem – we'll train the right person. It's a great entry point into precision manufacturing, with a clear path to grow into setup and machinist roles.

What You'll Do

  • Load and unload parts on CNC milling machines and monitor machines during production runs
  • Perform in-process quality checks using calipers, micrometers, and gauges, following inspection instructions
  • Deburr, clean, and finish machined parts to specification
  • Change tools and make basic offset adjustments under the guidance of our machinists
  • Prepare and stage raw material and fixtures for upcoming jobs
  • Support friction stir welding, assembly, and leak testing operations as needed
  • Keep machines and work areas clean, safe, and organized (5S)
  • Follow safety procedures, work instructions, and ISO 9001 quality standards

What You Bring

  • Reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and confidence with hand tools
  • Comfort standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Comfort with basic measurements (training provided on precision instruments)
  • Good communication and a team-first attitude
  • A commitment to working safely and following procedures

Nice to Have

  • Experience operating CNC machines or other production equipment
  • The ability to read basic engineering drawings
  • Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting
  • Forklift certification
  • Current or completed studies in a machining or manufacturing program

Why ITS Cooling

  • Steady, full-time work with a company that's scaling quickly
  • Hands-on training on modern Haas and Mazak CNC equipment
  • A clear path to grow into CNC setup and machinist roles
  • A close-knit team doing meaningful work at the leading edge of thermal management

Posting Details

  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, on-site in Guelph

Join ITS Cooling and start building a career in precision manufacturing.

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CNC Milling Machinist

Innovative Thermal Solutions (ITS Cooling) – Guelph, Ontario

Full-time, permanent | On-site

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The Role

We're hiring an experienced CNC Milling Machinist to set up, run, and prove jobs on our Haas and Mazak milling centres. You'll turn drawings into precision aluminum and copper parts – including the cold plates and heat sinks that go into EVs and battery storage systems – and you'll have a real say in how we tool, fixture, and run our jobs as we scale.

What You'll Do

  • Set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis Haas and Mazak CNC milling machines, including work offsets, tool setting, and fixturing
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T, to plan machining operations
  • Edit and optimize G & M code at the control, and work with our programmers on Mastercam programs
  • Prove out new programs and perform first article inspections
  • Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, and other precision tools, and record results
  • Machine aluminum and copper components, including FSW cold plate bases and covers, heat sinks, and busbars
  • Select and maintain cutting tools, holders, and fixtures, and recommend improvements to reduce cycle times and scrap
  • Troubleshoot machining issues and perform routine machine maintenance
  • Train and support CNC operators on loading, basic offsets, and in-process inspection
  • Follow ISO 9001 quality procedures and safety protocols, and keep a clean, organized 5S work area

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC milling machines in a production or job shop environment
  • Strong blueprint reading skills with a working knowledge of GD&T
  • The ability to read and edit G & M code
  • Confidence with precision measuring tools and inspection techniques
  • Experience with multi-axis setups (4th axis and/or 5-axis)
  • Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills
  • Reliability and a team-first attitude

Nice to Have

  • General Machinist (429A) Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal
  • Experience with Haas and/or Mazak controls
  • Mastercam or other CAM programming experience
  • Experience machining aluminum and copper at production volumes
  • Exposure to lean manufacturing or ISO 9001 environments
  • Knowledge of Friction Stir Welding (FSW)

Why ITS Cooling

  • Stable, full-time work with a company that's scaling quickly
  • Modern Haas and Mazak equipment and advanced FSW technology
  • Real room to grow into lead, programming, or supervisory roles as we scale
  • A close-knit team doing meaningful work at the leading edge of thermal management

Posting Details

  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, on-site in Guelph

Join ITS Cooling and put your skills to work on precision parts that power the energy transition.

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