Get industry experience and build skills in a 12-week Mechanical Engineering Internship Program. Coordinated by CareerDC. We facilitate internship programs with local host companies to help students in Australia get degree-relevant work experience.

CareerDC Internships charges a coordination fee for each internship program. The service includes a CV update, host company matching, interview coordination and scheduling, interview coaching, a work experience placement aligned with your degree, academic credit or an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course if required and a letter of completion at the end of the placement.

Who can apply for the internship program?

Current university students in Australia

• Ideal for you if you're an international engineering student in an Australian university, and
• You want to get engineering work experience with a local company, and
• You need to complete an internship as part of your degree

New graduates and students without a placement requirement

• You want Australian work experience to complement your engineering degree
• You've recently graduated or your degree does not have an internship component
• You may be able to apply for the program and combine your work experience placement with an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program

On Host Companies and Work Experience Tasks

Every 12-week work experience placement is matched to your academic background, internship needs, preferred location and availability. Example host companies include:

• A company in asset management supporting industries with performance optimisation and sustainable practices
• A steel manufacturer specialising in laser cutting and bending
• An engineering company delivering a range of technical assessments

Your work experience placement tasks and learning experiences will depend on your host company but may include:

• Mechanical systems performance evaluations
• Lifecycle plans
• Estimates and works orders for fabrication jobs
• Liaising with subcontractors
• Producing SolidWorks drawings
• Supporting laboratory testing of whitegoods
• Analysing energy efficiency
• Preparing technical reports

About CareerDC

For nearly 15 years, CareerDC has been connecting students and graduates with Australian host companies to gain study-relevant, practical work experience. Our programs are designed to help you develop professional skills, meet academic requirements and prepare for work life after graduation.

Program Overview

The internship program includes:

• CV review and update
• Host company matching
• Interview coordination and scheduling
• Interview coaching and interview preparation
• A work experience placement in mechanical engineering
• Academic credit or WIL program
• A certificate of completion

Note: A coordination fee applies and covers the full coordination and placement service.

How To Apply

Send your CV to CareerDC to apply. We'll give you full details on the program and guide you through the next steps to secure your placement.