Overview *Available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth Kick-start your engineering career with Readygrad's
Mechanical Engineering Internship Program
, designed to provide hands-on industry experience across design, manufacturing, and engineering project environments. This internship is ideal for students and graduates seeking
practical mechanical engineering work experience, CAD design exposure, and real project involvement in Australia
. Program Fee:
$3,500 (incl. GST) Flexible payment plan available - 6 instalments of $583 What's Included Career coaching with engineering industry specialists Engineering resume & interview preparation Internship Success Toolkit access Guaranteed 12-week Mechanical Engineering internship placement Dedicated industry mentor Insurance coverage Internship certification Ongoing career support Since 2012, Readygrad has partnered with
engineering consultancies, manufacturing firms, construction companies, and industrial organisations
, delivering real workplace engineering experience. Key Responsibilities - Mechanical Engineering Intern Develop job-ready engineering skills while contributing to real mechanical projects. Responsibilities may include: Assisting with
mechanical design, modelling, and prototyping Supporting CAD drawings, revisions, and technical documentation Analysing engineering performance data & test results Assisting with product development activities Supporting manufacturing, fabrication, or maintenance processes Conducting materials and component analysis Assisting engineers with project planning and delivery This internship builds exposure to
industrial systems, production environments, and applied engineering problem-solving
. Tools & Software You May Work With AutoCAD SolidWorks CATIA Inventor / Fusion 360 ANSYS / simulation tools MATLAB (exposure dependent on host company) Engineering Areas of Exposure Depending on placement, interns may gain experience in: Product design & development Manufacturing & production engineering HVAC systems Automotive engineering Mining & heavy industry Mechatronics integration Who Should Apply? This program is suited to: Mechanical Engineering students & graduates Mechatronics or Manufacturing Engineering majors International engineering graduates seeking Australian experience Applicants pursuing
Graduate Mechanical Engineer roles Ideal candidates will demonstrate: Familiarity with CAD & technical drawings Strong technical & analytical thinking Mechanical systems understanding Problem-solving mindset Attention to detail Motivation to gain hands-on engineering exposure Why Choose Readygrad for Your Mechanical Engineering Internship? 1 in 3 interns receive job offers from host companies 30,000+ interns placed since 2012 6,000+ employer partners nationwide 10+ years of graduate employability expertise 98% report improved job search outcomes 4.5★ Google rating (270+ reviews) We focus on employment outcomes — helping you transition into roles such as: Graduate Mechanical Engineer Design Engineer Project Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Each intern receives a
dedicated Mentor and Placement Consultant
, providing technical guidance, career coaching, and employability support throughout the placement.