Questas Engineering Internship Program - 2026/2027 Melbourne Intake

Questas Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring by engineers

Paid internship

Flexible hours around uni

Job summary

Questas Group in Melbourne is seeking engineering students to join its Engineering Internship Program. You will work with a real project team, gain hands-on hydraulics exposure and develop practical engineering skills while balancing university commitments.

You'll be based at local branches across Melbourne, with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and explore paths in Sales, Applications and Project Engineering.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related discipline, preferably in 3rd or 4th year.
• Strong interest in practical engineering and problem solving.
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical ideas clearly.
• Availability to work part-time around university commitments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with real customer projects and develop practical solutions.
• Gain hands-on exposure to hydraulic systems, components and engineering applications.
• Support technical calculations, documentation and engineering proposals.
• Attend customer meetings and site visits to understand challenges.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver commercially viable solutions.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Real work. Real engineering. A real head start on your career.

From the hydraulic systems powering Australia's mining operations to the machinery keeping agriculture, manufacturing and transport moving, fluid power plays a critical role in keeping our essential industries running.

At Questas Group, our specialist engineering businesses design, manufacture, maintain and service the hydraulic systems and components that make it all possible.

We're looking for motivated engineering students who want to get behind the technology, put their university knowledge into practice and discover how a career in hydraulics and fluid power can open doors to exciting opportunities in engineering.

Elevate your engineering career

At Questas Group, we're building more than engineering solutions. We're building futures.

Through our Elevate Academy, we're investing in our people with opportunities to learn, develop and build meaningful careers across the hydraulics and flow control industry.

Our Engineering Internship Program builds on that same commitment, giving university students the opportunity to gain practical industry experience, learn from experienced engineers and develop the skills to take their careers beyond the classroom.

About the opportunity

This isn't an internship where you'll spend your days watching from the sidelines.

Our Engineering Internship Program is designed to help develop the next generation of Sales, Applications and Project Engineers, combining technical knowledge with practical problem-solving, commercial awareness and real customer experience.

You'll become part of a working engineering team, learning how engineering solutions are developed, delivered and applied across some of Australia's most important industries.

From understanding hydraulic systems to supporting customer projects, you'll gain exposure to the technical, operational and commercial sides of engineering, with experienced professionals there to guide you along the way.

Opportunities close to home

We're recruiting engineering students for opportunities across selected Questas Group businesses in Australia. Interns will be based at participating branches in their respective locations, working alongside local engineering teams. We are currently seeking engineering students in Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle and Perth as part of our 2026-2027 intake.

These are locally based opportunities, so you won't be expected to relocate to participate in the program. Occasional travel to customer sites or other facilities may form part of your experience, depending on your placement.

These are paid, part-time opportunities designed to fit around your university studies, with the potential to work additional hours during university breaks.

You'll be supported by experienced engineers and mentors, with opportunities for practical learning and professional development throughout your internship.

What you'll actually be doing

Depending on your team and location, you'll have opportunities to:

• Work alongside experienced engineers on real customer projects, from understanding technical requirements through to developing practical solutions.
• Gain hands-on exposure to hydraulic systems, components, equipment and engineering applications.
• Assist with technical calculations, documentation, quotations and engineering proposals.
• Join customer meetings and site visits to understand engineering challenges firsthand.
• Learn how engineering teams work with customers to develop practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Gain exposure to workshop operations, manufacturing processes and the technologies supporting Australia's essential industries.
• Contribute to meaningful projects while developing your technical knowledge, communication skills and commercial awareness.

You won't be expected to know everything from day one. You'll have experienced people around you to answer questions, share their knowledge and help you grow.

What we’re looking for

We're interested in engineering students who are curious, motivated and keen to learn.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Current enrolment in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline (including Electrical Engineering), preferably in your third or fourth year.
• An interest in practical engineering, technical problem-solving and understanding how things work.
• The confidence to communicate with different people and explain technical ideas clearly.
• An interest in how engineering solutions are developed for customers and applied in real-world environments.
• Initiative, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to develop your engineering skills.
• Availability to work part-time alongside your university commitments, with flexibility during university breaks.

No experience in hydraulics or fluid power? No worries.

We'll help you develop that knowledge. What matters most is your willingness to learn, get involved and make the most of the opportunity.

Where could this take you?

An engineering degree can open plenty of doors. We're here to help you discover what's behind them.

Our Engineering Internship Program is designed to build a pipeline of future engineering talent, with a particular focus on three career pathways:

• Sales Engineering: Combine technical expertise with customer relationships to identify challenges, develop solutions and support business growth.
• Applications Engineering: Apply engineering principles to design, specify and optimise technical solutions for real-world applications.
• Project Engineering: Help turn engineering concepts into reality through project planning, coordination, installation and delivery.

For interns who successfully complete the program, there may also be opportunities to progress into graduate engineering positions across Questas Group, subject to business requirements.

Some of our experienced engineers and senior leaders began their careers through internships and graduate opportunities within our businesses. We know the value of investing in emerging talent, and we're committed to helping the next generation of engineers build a strong foundation for their careers.

Why join Questas Group?

• Real engineering experience: Get involved in meaningful projects and practical engineering activities that make a difference.
• Learn from experienced professionals: Work alongside engineers and industry specialists who are keen to share their knowledge.
• Flexibility around uni: Earn while you learn, with paid, part-time work designed to complement your studies.
• Support to grow: Benefit from mentoring, practical training and opportunities to develop your technical and professional skills.
• Explore your future: Gain exposure to potential career pathways across our national network of specialist engineering businesses.
• A safety-first workplace: Be part of a team committed to getting everyone Home Safely Every Day.

Questas Group is an Australian-owned group of specialist engineering businesses delivering hydraulic, fluid power and engineering solutions across the country.

Our teams design, manufacture, supply, maintain and service the critical systems that support Australia's mining, manufacturing, agriculture, transport and industrial sectors.

With a national network of businesses and decades of specialist expertise, we offer opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, develop practical skills and explore a rewarding career in engineering.