Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Technical Level 0

Co-op Term: January 2026 - August 2026

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

As the Design Verification Co-op you’ll join the Carbon Capture Product Design Team in pushing the boundaries for carbon capture technology design. You’ll work closely with design engineers and scientists to develop and validate test methods, execute experiments, analyze data, and report findings that directly impact product development and manufacturing quality.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You are enrolled in a mechanical, materials, physics, mechatronics, chemical, or integrated engineering program (3rd or 4th year).
• You have a strong understanding of fluid mechanics, materials, and thermodynamics.
• You have familiarity with Python, Excel, or other data analysis tools.
• You have experience with lab work, instrumentation, or experimental design.
• You are familiar with hand tools and rapid prototyping techniques.
• You have CAD skills (e.g., Creo or SolidWorks) and interest in fixture design.
  
  

What Success looks like in this role:

• You'll develop and qualify verification methods for carbon capture modules, components, and materials.
• You will plan and execute design verification tests using advanced lab equipment such as universal testing machines (UTMs), laser scanners, high-resolution microscopes, and environmental exposure chambers.
• You will create equipment manuals and work instructions to support repeatable, high-quality results.
• You'll build custom product prototypes for proof-of-concept validation.
• You will analyze experimental data and create visualizations to assess product performance, durability, and material characteristics.
• You write clear, concise verification reports that link test results to design decisions and customer requirements.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.