61293 Summer Student Intern - Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Computer Engineering - Scion

Science New Zealand; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bioeconomy Science Institute in Rotorua, New Zealand invites you to join the Additive Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies team as a Summer Student Intern – Smart Packaging Technologies. Gain hands-on experience designing, assembling, and evaluating smart packaging sensor systems while reviewing literature, planning prototypes, and analysing data.

This fixed-term 12-week internship offers mentoring from experienced researchers and exposure to digital packaging technologies in a world-class

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a degree in engineering, mechatronics, electronics or related discipline.
• Interest in sensor technologies, electronics, digital systems and applied research.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation ability.
• Strong communication and teamwork; experience with coding, data analysis, MS Office or AI tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, assembly, configuration, and evaluation of smart packaging sensor systems.
• Review literature and assist with planning prototype development and testing activities.
• Analyse experimental data and contribute insights to digital packaging technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project communications.
• Learn from experienced researchers in a collaborative scientific environment.

Skills

Sensor technologies

Electronics

Digital systems

Applied research

Analytical skills

Communication

Coding

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

AI-assisted productivity tools

Education

Engineering/Mechatronics/Electronics degree

Job description

Location: Rotorua, New Zealand

Vacancy Number: 61293

Fixed Term: 12 Weeks

Hours: 40

Summer Student Intern – Smart Packaging Technologies

Grow Your Research Skills In a World-class Science Environment

Join the Additive Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies team and contribute to the development of innovative smart packaging solutions. This internship offers the opportunity to work with sensor-based technologies designed to improve product quality monitoring and supply chain integrity. You'll gain hands‑on experience applying engineering and technology skills to real‑world packaging challenges while working alongside experienced researchers.

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua

• Support the design, assembly, configuration, and evaluation of smart packaging sensor systems.
• Conduct a review of the literature and assist with planning prototype development and testing activities.
• Analyse experimental data and contribute insights to support the development of innovative digital packaging technologies.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project communications to share research findings.
• Learn from experienced researchers in a collaborative scientific environment.

What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako

To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are:

• Currently studying towards a tertiary qualification in engineering, mechatronics, electronics, computer engineering, or a related discipline.
• An interest in sensor technologies, electronics, digital systems, and applied research.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and contribute to innovative solutions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience with coding, electronics, data analysis, Microsoft Office, or AI-assisted productivity tools would be advantageous.

Why join us?

This internship provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of smart and connected packaging technologies. You'll gain experience working across sensor development, electronics integration, data analysis, and applied research while building valuable technical skills and industry knowledge in a professional scientific environment.

What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga

• Exposure to a professional research environment.
• Practical experience with smart packaging technologies, sensor integration, electronics, and data analysis.
• Mentoring and support from experienced scientists.
• Opportunities to strengthen your scientific communication and data analysis skills.
• Valuable experience to support future study and career opportunities in science.

About us | Ko wai mātou

We've built something new. AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion have come together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. We are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.

Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products.

For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.