Summer Engineering Intern

Schindler Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible hours

Site exposure

Job summary

Schindler Group's New Zealand engineering team in Avondale, Auckland, offers a paid Summer Engineering Intern role. You’ll work with experienced engineers on real projects in the lift and escalator industry, gaining hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems.

We’re seeking students currently pursuing or recently completed degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related fields, who are curious, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to design, analysis, and site

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline in New Zealand.
• Analytical, practical and comfortable solving problems.
• Proficient with AutoCAD or similar design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, analysis, and implementation of lift and escalator systems.
• Support Project Engineers with technical documentation, drawings, and calculations.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to gain practical field experience.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and engineering problem solving.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including sales, installation, and maintenance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mech/Elec/Mechatronics)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Job ID: 92290

We Elevate… Quality of urban life Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

In New Zealand, we employ over 150 people across our locations of Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Summer Engineering Intern

Put your engineering studies into practice with a paid summer internship at Schindler New Zealand. We’re looking for a Summer Engineering Intern to join the Schindler New Zealand Engineering team in Avondale, Auckland. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and get involved in real projects across the lift and escalator industry. This is a hands‑on opportunity to build your engineering experience, learn how mechanical and electrical systems work in the real world, and get a first‑hand look at an industry that keeps people moving every day.

During your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to support a range of engineering activities, which may include:

• Assist with the design, analysis, and implementation of lift and escalator systems.


• Support Project Engineers with technical documentation, drawings, and calculations.


• Participate in site visits and inspections to gain practical field experience.


• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and engineering problem‑solving.


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including sales, installation, and maintenance.

You won’t be expected to know everything from day one. We’re looking for someone who is curious, keen to learn and comfortable asking questions.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline in New Zealand.


• Analytical, practical and comfortable solving problems


• Proficient with AutoCAD or similar design software.


• Confident working with information and an ability to spot patterns, check details and explain your findings.


• A good written and verbal communicator


• Keen to learn and willing to ask questions when somehting is new


• Eligibility to work in New Zealand


• Available to work now and over the summer period from approximately November to end February (we have a break from December 21 to January 4 inclusive)

What’s in it for you?

• A paid, fixed term internship through to the end of February


• Flexible hours to suit your studies, up to 40h a week Monday to Friday


• Practical engineering and site exposure


• Experience working alongside established engineering professionals


• Opportunities to connect with colleagues and join team and social activities

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!