Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing internship in Australia
Work with engineering and manufacturing teams in Australia on design, testing and production.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As an Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing intern in Australia, you might:
- Help design parts and products using CAD and simulation tools.
- Research materials and how they perform in production.
- Look at production steps and suggest ways to cut waste and time.
- Help maintain equipment and find the cause of faults.
- Work with other teams on quality and sustainability projects.
You'll build technical skills, plus the project and teamwork skills employers look for.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Engineering in Australia
Engineering in Australia has a strong base in resources. The mining equipment, technology and services sector, known as METS, supplies the mining industry with technology such as automation, mineral processing, safety and environmental systems. Much of this work happens far from the mines themselves, in design offices, labs and workshops.
Defense manufacturing is another part of the picture. The Osborne precinct in Adelaide is a center for Australia's naval shipbuilding, where engineers work alongside designers, quality teams and suppliers across a long production chain. Projects like these show how a product moves from design to delivery. Our interns work in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide, so on your free call, tell us whether mining technology, design or production work interests you most, and we'll look for the closest match. Tasks depend on your host company and your level.
Job roles
Design Engineering Intern
Create and refine product designs with CAD and simulation tools.
Research and Development Intern
Test new materials and technologies for future products.
Process Improvement Intern
Study production steps and suggest lean improvements.
Quality Assurance Intern
Help check that products meet quality and safety standards.
Sustainability Intern
Help reduce the environmental impact of production.
Manufacturing Technology Intern
Work with 3D printing, automation and other production tools.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in Australia work in English.
The industry
The Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing industry in Australia
Economic impact
Engineering in Australia covers infrastructure, mining, energy and specialist manufacturing, often for export.
Technology
Automation, robotics and 3D printing are changing how Australian manufacturers produce smaller, high-value runs.
Career opportunities
Design, research, quality, process improvement and project management are all options, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Do engineering interns in Australia need to be students?
No. Students, graduates and career changers aged 18 and over can apply. Visa assistance is included in every program.
What kind of engineering work is there in Australia?
Mining technology and automation, design and testing, quality, and defense manufacturing are all strong. Tasks depend on your host company.
Which city is best for an engineering internship in Australia?
It depends on your field. Adelaide is a center for naval shipbuilding, and we also place interns in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Tell us your interests on the free call.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.