Business description:

We are a software engineering company focussed on robotics. We develop a robotics automation platform, PilotOS and do robotic systems integrations, being the APAC distributor for Clearpath Robotics. We also provide data engineering consultancy services.

Projects / tasks:

There are a range of potential projects the right student could undertake.
Robotics:

  • Develop automation software using ROS
  • Automation software testing using Clearpath UGVs
  • Design robotics integration working on Clearpath UGVs

Software:

  • Bringing software engineering best practices to robotics projects.
  • Building continuous integration pipelines

Technical skills:

We are open to hosting a student studying Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Data Science.  In addition to their study experience, the below skills would be advantageous

  • CAD Design
  • ROS
  • Software development (web, backend, mobile or other)
  • Data Engineering
  • Cloud platform experience

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Strong communication skills are vital for working in our interdisciplinary teams, we often work collaboratively.

Our technical team covers software and robotics, so experience and an interest in both camps would be very helpful.

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:

  • Manufacturers of propulsion and gyrostabilization systems.
  • Submarine Valves and castings.
  • Engineering and industrial components.

Projects / tasks:

  • Design, development and testing of factory automation software including interfacing between production operators, Laser Guided Vehicle and robotic cells. Also includes job scheduling/priority, safety integration and HMI design.
  • Assist with installation and implementation of automated polishing cell. Design of custom tooling for automated propeller polishing operations.
  • Research, document and present emerging propulsion technology developments to the Propulsion Team.
  • Development and design of a propeller removal/installation device for metric series of propeller.
  • Development of a CFD model for prediction of propeller flow phenomenon. Including pitch altering devices and hydrodynamics performance analysis.

Technical skills:

  • Programming skills (C#, python) preferred but not essential.
  • 3D modelling and drafting experience. (Solidworks preferred but not essential)
  • CFD Modelling (ANSYS CFX/Fluent) experience is ideal but not essential.
  • Office document and spreadsheet.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Great problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Experience in manufacturing environment preferred but not necessary.

Business description:

We are a technology-driven company who has achieved worldwide success with its pipeline of deep-tech innovations that have aligned the company with growing new technologies around the world. Our products are found on everything from high-altitude pseudo-satellites, to 2000m below the sea, through to numerous scientific, Defence and industrial applications. Our interns will learn what is needed to be successful in the global high-tech design and manufacturing industries.

We have R&D, Production, Customer Support and Sales all under one roof. We are also unusual in that our Software and Hardware Directors are world-leading experts in their respective fields. Our intern will have day-to-day interactions and coaching with and by them and our multidisciplinary team, mentoring them on the standards that must be met to develop world-leading technologies.

We have a deep commitment to the development of our people, especially interns. We have now hired several outstanding individuals at the end of their internship and take tremendous pride in inculcating strong engineering values.

Projects / tasks:

Tasks involving development, manufacturing and operation of subsea navigation equipment and robotics.

OR

Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.

OR

Tasks involving the design, test and manufacture of optical navigation systems.

Technical skills:

Tasks involving development, manufacturing and operation of subsea navigation equipment and robotics.

OR

Tasks involving the design, testing and manufacturing of inertial navigation systems and associated systems.

OR

Tasks involving the design, test and manufacture of optical navigation systems.

Intern interpersonal qualities:

For all of the possible roles we are looking for people that are passionate about robotics, automation and solving big problems.

For mechanical engineering opportunities:

  • An ideal intern would be passionate about mechanical engineering / mechatronics, hands on design (solidworks), hands on prototyping, documenting designs (drawings & specifications) and outcomes from development testing.
  • We match the work to the level of the intern but they must be excited about working in a R&D hardware team that designs Subsea products.

For mechatronic and electronic/electrical engineering opportunities:

  • An ideal intern would be passionate about electronics, hands on design, hands on prototyping using soldering irons, simulations circuits using LTSpice, designing circuits schematics and printed circuit boards with Altium.
  • We match the work to the level of the intern but they must be excited about working in a R&D hardware team that designs Subsea products.

For software engineering opportunities:

  • The main quality for the software team is a demonstrated hobby for anything software. It is usually illustrated by a Github profile with a couple of interesting. repositories. We are not looking for “tutorial” repositories (i.e. TODO app in React) but quirky projects developed for the sake of the beauty in software, technology, and/or problem-solving.

For embedded software engineering opportunities:

  • Applicants showing personal drive and an ambition to better themselves in embedded software development. This can be shown by personal projects, involvement in things like Robotics Clubs, Motorsport teams or other similar groups.

For optics/photonics engineering opportunities:

  • An ideal intern for the Photonics team will have a background in optics and photonics, and who is passionate about using lasers to measure things. An interest in telecommunications, optical fiber sensing, LiDAR, or interferometry is desirable.
  • Experience with modeling and simulations in Matlab, Python, Zemax, or C will be highly regarded. We employ a model-based design approach to photonic system development where computational models and simulations play an integral role.
  • The intern must be passionate about working with photonic and optical systems and should have experience working with conventional test and measurement hardware (e.g., oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.).

Business description:

We provide product design/development, engineering, certification and manufacturing services for the general aviation and Defence industries, with a current specific focus on mid-size multi-functional UAV design.

Projects / tasks:

CAD, concept design, spreadsheet calculations, manufacturing assembly, work order generation, quality inspection. Hands on Machining and assy of composite and metallic parts.

Technical skills:

Any or all of : CAD, 3D modelling, understanding of numerical analysis (CFD / FEA), machine programming (eg CNC) practical skills, flight skills (UAV)

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Team player, strong work ethic

Business description:

We are a software engineering company focussed on robotics. We develop a robotics automation platform, PilotOS and do robotic systems integrations, being the APAC distributor for Clearpath Robotics. We also provide data engineering consultancy services.

Projects / tasks:

There are a range of potential projects the right student could undertake.
Robotics:

  • Develop automation software using ROS
  • Automation software testing using Clearpath UGVs
  • Design robotics integration working on Clearpath UGVs

Software:

  • Bringing software engineering best practices to robotics projects.
  • Building continuous integration pipelines

Technical skills:

We are open to hosting a student studying Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Data Science.  In addition to their study experience, the below skills would be advantageous

  • CAD Design
  • ROS
  • Software development (web, backend, mobile or other)
  • Data Engineering
  • Cloud platform experience

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Strong communication skills are vital for working in our interdisciplinary teams, we often work collaboratively.

Our technical team covers software and robotics, so experience and an interest in both camps would be very helpful.

Business description:

We are a leading provider in intelligence, surveillance and communications solutions for maritime (above and below the water) and land systems, we specialises in undersea surveillance, network and acoustic communications, maritime domain awareness from harbours to coastlines, and the provision and sustainment of electronic mission systems.

Projects / tasks:

The intern would participate in engineering development opportunities for key division projects and programs.

Technical skills:

Electronic Engineering – High and Low Level Product Development

Software Engineering – GUI development and Underwater Acoustic Processing

Intern interpersonal qualities:

Communication (Written and Verbal), teamwork, agility, leadership of self and others, initiative