Summer Intern: Smart Packaging & Sensor Tech (Engineering)

Science New Zealand

Rotorua

On-site

NZD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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.