Summer 2026

Electrical Engineering Co-op

Posted on 5/23/2026

CSA Group

CSA Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops standards and certifies products globally

No salary listed

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Cleveland, OH, USA

In Person

Authorized to work in the United States.

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering program.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Able to submit a resume and unofficial or official transcript.
  • Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, team-oriented lab setting.
Responsibilities
  • Shadow Product Safety Engineers and Lab Technicians to learn the product certification process and standards.
  • Contribute to lab efficiency initiatives, including the development and automation of test forms.
  • Apply basic electrical theory while exploring new technologies and innovative testing methods.
  • Assist in preparing certification documents and other CSA-related documentation.
  • Think creatively to improve testing and certification workflows.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand tools.
  • Attention to safety requirements and familiarity with 5S principles.
  • Self-motivation, accountability, and a proactive mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow technical knowledge.
  • Organizational skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.

CSA Group develops and maintains more than 3,000 standards across 57 areas and offers Testing, Inspection, and Certification to help products reach global markets. Standards are published in print and electronic formats via an online store and guide quality, environment, safety, risk management practices. The Testing, Inspection, and Certification division audits and tests products to verify compliance with standards, enabling regulatory clearance and market access in Canada, the U.S., Europe, and beyond. By combining standards development with third-party conformity assessment, CSA Group serves a wide range of clients and aims to help organizations meet recognized standards and gain worldwide access to markets.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1919

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Subscription-based standards access models create recurring revenue beyond one-time purchases.
  • Vertical-specific certification bundles for renewable energy and EV manufacturing expand TAM.
  • Real-time standards monitoring platform differentiates value proposition and reduces compliance gaps.

What critics are saying

  • ISO harmonization across borders displaces CSA standards in emerging technologies.
  • UL's MRA enables competitors to certify Canadian products without CSA.
  • Declining legislative references to CSA standards erodes mandatory adoption revenue.

What makes CSA Group unique

  • Dual revenue model combining standards development and testing/certification services.
  • Mutual Recognition Agreement with UL enables cross-border certification efficiency.
  • Over 3,000 standards across 57 areas serve diverse industrial sectors.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Company News

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Oct 28th, 2020
CSA opens lab to test medical-grade PPE

TORONTO – CSA Group has announced the opening of an accredited, special-purpose laboratory dedicated to testing and certifying the safety of medical-grade PPE. Until now, there have been no domestic providers of testing and certification services for medical-grade PPE.

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