Intern - Application Engineering

Volvo Group; City of Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 20.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mentoring

Real projects

Career growth

Global organisation

Salary reviews

Parental leave

Leave purchase

Employee assistance

Industry impact

Descripción de la vacante

Volvo Group Australia is offering an Application Engineering Intern position at our Wacol production facility. Join a team of engineers to gain hands-on experience across engineering, manufacturing and customer solutions while contributing to real projects.

You will learn from experienced Application Engineers, develop technical knowledge for a career in heavy vehicles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, quality solutions.

Formación

• Currently completing your 3rd or 4th year, or recently graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Passionate about engineering and eager to build a career in the heavy vehicle industry.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Curious, proactive and willing to learn from experienced professionals.
• Able to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative team player with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsabilidades

• Assisting with vehicle application engineering and technical support activities
• Supporting the development of fit-for-purpose vehicle solutions for customers
• Conducting vehicle performance, weight distribution and stability calculations
• Assisting with chassis layouts, equipment integration and body builder solutions
• Preparing technical documentation, drawings and vehicle specification information
• Supporting customer adaptation and PBS-related activities
• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, sales and dealer teams
• Participating in technical reviews, projects and stakeholder discussions
• Researching, analysing and validating engineering data to support decision-making

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Stakeholder management

Educación

Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering (3rd/4th year or recent graduate)

Descripción del empleo

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Application Engineering Intern to join our team based at our Wacol production facility.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across engineering, manufacturing and customer solutions while working with Australia's leading heavy vehicle brands. You'll learn from experienced Application Engineers, contribute to real‑world projects and develop the technical knowledge required to build a successful engineering career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with vehicle application engineering and technical support activities
• Supporting the development of fit‑for‑purpose vehicle solutions for customers
• Conducting vehicle performance, weight distribution and stability calculations
• Assisting with chassis layouts, equipment integration and body builder solutions
• Preparing technical documentation, drawings and vehicle specification information
• Supporting customer adaptation and PBS‑related activities
• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, sales and dealer teams
• Participating in technical reviews, projects and stakeholder discussions
• Researching, analysing and validating engineering data to support decision‑making

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Currently completing your 3rd or 4th year, or recently graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
• Passionate about engineering and eager to build a career in the heavy vehicle industry
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Curious, proactive and willing to learn from experienced professionals
• Able to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• A collaborative team player with a strong focus on safety and quality

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Structured learning and mentoring from experienced engineers
• Exposure to real engineering projects and industry‑leading technology
• Career development and internal growth opportunities
• Global organisation with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability
• Annual salary reviews
• Generous parental leave benefits
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Be part of a team shaping the future of transport in Australia

Ready for the next move?

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your studies, gain valuable industry experience and work with some of the most recognised brands in the transport industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net‑zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.