Business description:

Our company is building the next generation of advanced robotic arms. We design, test, and manufacture advanced robotic arm solutions for harsh environments such as underwater, nuclear, and land. Our high quality, state-of-the-art robotic manipulators help operators push the boundaries of inspection and intervention. Our customers include military organisations, service providers for the oil and gas industry conducting pipe and tank inspections, marine scientists, and the autonomous robotics research community.

Projects / tasks:

During an internship with our company, you will get exposure to the most advanced robotic arms in the world and be given opportunities to understand them further from a mechanical, electrical, software, or mechatronics perspective, depending on your engineering discipline and interests. Tasks in the internship will include:

• Mechanical Design of new components in CAD Software, Software Design of new Interface Features, Electrical Design of new circuitry
• Manufacturing prototypes via 3D printing and machining.
• Testing these prototypes against your assumptions.
• Production verification of our product range
• Real-world testing. Deploy and test our robotic arms on real vehicles.
• Ad hoc engineering for design modifications and other activities
• Presentation of ideas to the wider team

Participation in weekly team catch-ups, communicating your current work including trials and triumphs.

Technical skills:

• Skill/Discipline Options:
• Mechanical (Solidworks or similar CAD knowledge)
• Electrical (Altium or similar PCB software)
• Software (Python and/or C++)
• Mechatronics (Control Theory etc.)

Intern interpersonal qualities:

A sense of real passion, usually demonstrated through a portfolio or example home project outside of their university degree. Proactive Critical Thinking Creativity.

Business description:

Our company is Australia’s most advanced industrial testing services organization of it’s type and a global supplier of safety restraints (seat belts, snatch straps, tow ropes and harnesses).

Projects / tasks:

Project scopes are subject to change. Key projects include;

1.  Industrial Engineer – Design Phase for establishing new High Volume and Export Production Line, PFMEA, PCPs, etc for Defense Military Restraints. (High Priority Program for local and export contracts ramping up in Sept 2020)
2. Materials and/or Mechanical Engineer to work on a Military, FIA Quick Release Buckle and new Safety Belt program. Initial Design concepts completed, prototypes and testing completed against initial design. Design for production is next phase.
3.  Mechanical testing support including potential test program development and execution. Opportunities exist to work with instrumented Crash Test Dummies and instrumented test equipment; Novel industrial testing for mining, defence, etc.; and dynamic, environment, durability, and vibration test programs for Automotive and Industrial.

Technical skills:

• Prior experience with Solid Works would be advantageous.
• Industrial Engineer, ability to look at existing processes, look at practical automation opportunities. Understanding of the principles Production and Quality Control. Knowledge of PFMEAs, PCPs, Value Stream Mapping, etc. would be advantageous. Needs to be practical in their thinking, and optimise both Manual, Automated and Test operations.
• Materials and/or Mechanical Engineer with good knowledge of material properties and design to withstand dynamic forces. Good problem-solving skills to address the current design deficiencies to overcome current performance failures. Understanding of plastics, metals and glass filled plastics and alternative low weight materials.
• Test Engineers. Skill requirements are relatively open. However, an engineer with Kinematics interest, Physics and mechanical engineering are prime for these roles.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Good communication and report writing skills, collaborative work ethic, can do attitude.

The available roles will best suit an outgoing individual who is self-driven and able to work independently to drive the progress of these projects.

Business description:

We design, manufacture, maintain and support world-leading technology solutions that are purpose-built to survive in the toughest conditions, ensuring they are always performing at their best, when you need them most.

Our team of engineers’ design a broad range of rugged computing hardware and rugged solutions. This can include designing, proof of concept, redesigning, repurposing, and reverse engineering.

We offer a full range of in-house services and expertise to help our clients overcome their complex design and hardware challenges keeping equipment at peak performance for the full product lifecycle.

Products made for defence include: –

• Displays & panel PCs | Consoles |
• Message handling systems | Mission systems |
• Critical communication infrastructure | UPSs
• Submarine control systems | Flight computers & recorders | Bespoke cabinets | Generators & power distribution |
• Modular rackmount systems | ICCP |
• Communication & intercom systems |
• Sensor fusion systems | Quality of life systems |

Projects / tasks:

Types of hands-on experiences, observational and learning opportunities could include: –

• Electronics design and development, assembly and testing
• EMC and environmental testing
• PCB design
• Embedded design
• Collaboration and working with different departments

Day to Day examples: –

• Supporting the development of appropriate solutions with other engineers
• Providing support to engineering and testing
• Participating in daily engineering & production meetings
• Learning about electrical wiring
• PCB design
• Learning about a broad range of prototyping & test equipment

Technical skills:

• Basic electronics troubleshooting skills
• Basics of PCB design
• Experience in using electronics test equipment
• Basics knowledge C, C++

Intern interpersonal qualities:

• Can-do attitude and Willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Reliable

Business description:

Our company is the management, engineering, and design team for a series of manufacturing entities. Our core business is engineering design and manufacturing, both locally and overseas.

Due to the range of subsidiary companies, our company takes on a range of unique projects ranging from large scale reverse engineering and machining for the mining sector to rapid 3D print prototyping for small businesses around Perth.

Through the Idea to Life brand, our company is heavily involved in full design cycle projects, translating client ideas into large scale manufacturable products and ongoing product supply.

Projects / tasks:

The daily work of our engineers takes three main formats, reverse engineering of components, new concept design and existing project revisions. The work tasks include 3D scanning of components, CAD design, preparing manufacturing drawings/DXFs/Models, prototype manufacturing, conducting client meetings, supplier liaison and providing manufacturing estimates.

Our intern will be conducting all these tasks on projects from all industries, including Defence. We will be involving the intern on projects with several of our existing clients as well as including them in client liaison for Idea to Life and allowing them to have design freedom on these projects with our oversight. Where relevant and if the intern wishes, training in 3D printing, scanning and CNC machining will be provided.

Technical skills:

Computer aided design (CAD) is a crucial skill for our intern, as most of our design work is done in CAD software. Whilst we use a mixture of CAD software, Solidworks experience is preferred. Basic usage of Outlook, Word, Excel and PDF processing is also essential. Prior experience with 3D printing slicer software may be helpful to the intern across their time; however, it is not critical. A willingness and ability to quickly learn new software packages are more important than specific experience.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Our ideal intern should be able to work independently on engineering projects and be willing to learn quickly. As we are primarily an engineering design business, interns interested in design with a practical mindset will be looked at favourably. Interns with co-curricular involvement in practical clubs such as university motorsport teams, rocket clubs, robotics clubs etc., will be well suited to this position, as will interns who have practical hobbies outside of university. A large portion of our work is meeting and discussing ideas with clients and discussing designs within the team to draw on more experienced team members and make educated design choices. As such, our ideal interns should be comfortable talking to people on engineering topics and enjoy working within a team.

Business description:

Manufacture of Custom Printed Circuit Boards.

Projects / tasks:

Developing advanced capabilities for HDI printed circuit boards.

Technical skills:

Sound analytical and technical analysis. Understanding of basic chemistry. CAD helpful but not essential. STEMs basics.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Easy to get along with. Must be able to communicate well and follow instructions. Self-motivated.

Business description:

A business focussed on Automation, Robotics, Vision System and Advanced Sensing. Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering.

Projects / tasks:

Robotic Picking and Placing:

Calibrate/configure industrial robot system, calibrate machine vision system, programming algorithm for robot, programming of image processing, system testing.

Sustainable TGU Production:

3D modelling and simulation of system components and process flow, produce engineering drawings, manufacture system components, assembly integration and testing of prototype system.

Technical skills:

Programming in C#, C++, python.
Ability to use CAD, 3D modelling, SolidWorks.
Experience with simulation software or image processing is a positive but not requirement.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Mechatronic or Electrical Engineering Intern. Preferably in their 3rd or 4th year and willing to get involved in a flexible role that may involve a range of disciplines including mechanical, electrical and software engineering.

Business description:

Engineering consultancy offering high end engineering analysis services to the global defence, oil & gas, mining, transport and renewable energy sector.

Projects / tasks:

Development of system safety engineering specialist tools in the defence industry.

Technical skills:

Nothing specific, we will provide any necessary training.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Good problem solving and communication skills.

Business description:

Our progression in the industry has seen us expand from a simple Tool making and press shop to an engineering manufacturer that can provide Precision CNC Machining & Turning, CNC, Bending, Laser Cutting, Metal Cutting & Pressing. Custom Jigging & High precision robotic welding. We listen to our customer and invest in technology that allows us to continue to grow and maintain a sovereign manufacturing capability here in Australia.

Projects / tasks:

3D modelling and production drawing. Estimating and costing back jobs. Researching/Developing plans for more cost effective manufacturing methods. Time in motion study.

Robotic and Pulse Welding, 3D machining using a range of materials. Welded assemblies and sus-assemblies.

Technical skills:

CAD

Intern interpersonal qualities:

General interest in defence and a strong interest in manufacturing.

Business description:

Our company provides a complete service for the provision of technical packaging solutions to defence. This includes design, manufacture, testing and project management. Items packaged can range from a small usb flash drive up to a complete aircraft engine. On site capabilities include welding and metal fabrication, rotational moulding, CNC routing, water jet cutting, plastic welding and painting amongst others.

Our company is part of a global organisation and is at the forefront of the provision of advanced technical packaging solutions.

Projects / tasks:

The intern will be involved in generating designs, prototyping and preparing design documentation for advanced technical packaging solutions in support of air, land and sea forces. The intern will have opportunity to own a project from when our company receives the order until the delivery of the design and subsequent packaging solution to defence. This will include liaising with other internal departments to ensure that the project progresses as required.

Technical skills:

Solidworks would be an advantage, however understanding a similar CAD system will be sufficient.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Our ideal intern will be able to take on tasks with some up-front instruction and then work on these tasks autonomously seeking assistance and guidance when required.

A mechanical or materials engineering background would be beneficial, however of more importance is someone with the right attitude and desire to learn whilst here.

Business description:

Manufacture of countermeasure devices for defense contracts.

Projects / tasks:

Design, development and commissioning of countermeasure test and breakdown equipment.

Implementation of Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Design of countermeasures production equipment.

Assessment of disposal / material recycling processes.

Technical skills:

Excel, word, PowerPoint and Inventor.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Self-motivated, team player, shows initiative with competitive nature.