CareerDC Internships charges a fee for the coordination of each internship program. You will get a tailored resume, interview training, unlimited interviews, access to our network of host companies, an internship placement relevant to your studies, an accredited WIL course (where applicable) and support during your internship.

Get Work Experience in Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering Internship Program includes a 12-week internship placement that gives you practical engineering work experience and helps you develop professional skills.

Reasons to Choose This 12-Week Internship Program

Apply Your University Knowledge to Real Engineering Tasks

You will experience working on tasks related to CAD design, product development, material testing, and mechanical design using software such as Autodesk Inventor and other industry tools (depending on your host company).

Develop Important Professional Skills

You will improve your communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills as you collaborate with experienced engineers in a structured professional setting.

Gain Real-World Engineering Experience

You will experience working on projects that deepen your understanding of engineering processes and industry standards while seeing first-hand how professionals solve technical challenges.

Who Can Apply for this Program?

University Students at Australian Universities

Current international and local students studying mechanical engineering in Australian universities who need to meet degree requirements, gain academic credit and apply their knowledge in a practical setting.

Recent Graduates

Newly graduated students or students who don't have an internship requirement in their degree can gain industry experience by combining their internship placement with an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program.

About the Internship Host Companies

Your 12-week internship placement will be coordinated to match your internship requirements, including the start date, location and project type. Example host companies include:

• A mechanical engineering company managing industrial, commercial and residential maintenance contracts.
• A precision-engineering manufacturer serving the automotive and building industries.
• A firm specialising in intelligent HVAC solutions for optimised building performance.

Your Tasks During Your Work Experience Placement

Depending on your host company, your internship tasks may include:

• Designing and developing mechanical components using CAD technology.
• Assisting with product testing, inspections and functional evaluations.
• Learning about project management and problem-solving strategies.
• Reviewing engineering documents and ensuring compliance with specifications.

About CareerDC

CareerDC Internships has been helping students and new graduates for over 14 years to get degree-relevant work experience through internship placements with Australian companies, organisations and businesses.

Program Details

The 12-week Mechanical Engineering Internship Program provides practical industry experience and academic credit. It comes with a coordination fee that covers the tailored work experience placement, CV updates, interview training, host company matching, organising interviews and ongoing support throughout your internship.

Ready to Secure Your Internship?

Apply now by sending your CV to CareerDC and get full details about the Mechanical Engineering Internship Program, how it works and what's included.