Summer Engineering Internships - AI, Machine Vision & Hardware

ReSource Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

On-site workspace at Keilor East

Funded hardware up to A$15,000

Portfolio demo and case study

Job summary

ReSource Pty Ltd in Melbourne’s Keilor East is seeking final-year or Masters engineering interns for a 12-week full-time program in Summer 2026-27. You will join a two-person team to build an automated imaging and identification station for IT equipment, combining hardware and software to capture assets and feed data into RazorERP.

You will prototype with a Sony camera, develop a robust vision pipeline, and work on system handover including documentation and operator training.

Qualifications

• Final-year or Masters students and recent graduates with complementary strengths in engineering fields.
• Strong Python, computer-vision and API integration skills; hardware prototyping capability is valued.
• Showcase what you have built, how you tested it and what you learned when it did not work.

Responsibilities

• Build an operational multi-camera imaging and identification station for IT equipment.
• Develop the vision pipeline with image capture, background removal, OCR and barcode reading.
• Integrate with RazorERP for asset recording and ensure reliable data posting.
• Deliver tested hardware/software, build and maintenance documentation, and operator training.

Skills

Python

Computer Vision

API integration

Hardware prototyping

Robotics/Mechatronics

Education

Final-year/Master's student in engineering

Tools

RazorERP

Job description

Summer Engineering Internships - AI, Machine Vision & Hardware

ReSource Pty Ltd – Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC

Keilor East, Melbourne | Two paid positions | 12 weeks full-time | Summer 2026-27

Build a system that photographs, identifies and records real IT equipment, then help put it to work on the factory floor.

ReSource Pty Ltd is recruiting two engineering interns to develop an operational multi-camera imaging and identification station. We recover, test and remarket used IT equipment through our IT asset disposition (ITAD) operation. Your work will help our team capture better images and asset data with less manual processing.

Keilor East, Melbourne | Two paid positions | 12 weeks full-time | Summer 2026-27

Build a system that photographs, identifies and records real IT equipment, then help put it to work on the factory floor.

ReSource Pty Ltd is recruiting two engineering interns to develop an operational multi-camera imaging and identification station. We recover, test and remarket used IT equipment through our IT asset disposition (ITAD) operation. Your work will help our team capture better images and asset data with less manual processing.

What You Will Build

ReSource plans to supply a working proof of concept using a Sony A7 III camera and version 1 software. You will build on it, with freedom to improve the hardware and software within the budget and agreed maintainability requirements.

Together, you will develop:

• The physical station: camera selection and positioning, lighting, fixtures and a practical operator workspace.
• The vision pipeline: device-focused images, background removal or cropping, serial-number and product-label crops, barcode reading and optical character recognition (OCR).
• The integrated workflow: authorised access to RazorERP (our asset-recording system), accurate asset matching, automatic posting of validated, high-confidence items, and operator review of exceptions.
• The operational handover: tested hardware and software, clear error recovery, source code, build and maintenance documentation, and operator training.

The intended scope includes laptops, desktops, servers, phones/tablets, network equipment and components such as HDDs, SSDs, RAM, CPUs, motherboards, GPUs and PSUs. You will agree representative test items and acceptance criteria with the technical team early in the project.

The design target is under 30 seconds per device from capture trigger through processing and RazorERP upload, excluding operator handling. It is a target to validate, not a reason to trade away accuracy or reliability. ReSource retains safety and production-release approval.

What You Need

We are looking for final-year or Masters students and recent graduates with complementary strengths. Relevant backgrounds include robotics/mechatronics, mechanical, electrical or software engineering, and computer science.

Across the pair, we need practical hardware/prototyping capability and strong Python, computer-vision and API integration skills. You do not need to be an expert in everything. Show us what you have built, how you tested it and what you learned when it did not work.

You can apply individually or as an existing pair. Each applicant will be assessed on their own capability and the complementary strengths of the pair.

What We Train You On

We will introduce you to our ITAD workflow, the supplied proof of concept, RazorERP requirements and site safety procedures. You will have two scheduled technical sessions each week, plus support as needed from our founder and internal technical team, with practical input from the ITAD operations team.

Why Join ReSource

• Real project ownership: take a supported engineering project from prototype through testing and operational handover.
• Funded hardware: up to A$15,000 for the shared project's hardware, separate from wages. Most equipment will be selected and purchased for the build.
• A dedicated workspace: based at our Keilor East ITAD factory, primarily on-site, with flexible hours or occasional remote software work by agreement.
• Portfolio evidence: an approved demonstration, photographs and technical case study, with confidential information removed.
• Potential beyond summer: this could be one of several combined AI and hardware projects as ReSource looks to improve efficiency and data collection. Strong performers may have opportunities for further paid work or a graduate role, depending on business needs.

The intended commitment is 12 weeks full-time within the November-February summer window, allowing for the Christmas shutdown. University course credit, if sought, is subject to university approval.

ReSource welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Selection is based on relevant capability and potential.