At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Power Generation projects and assist engineers with product engineering tasks.
- Company: Join Cummins, a leader in innovative power solutions.
- Benefits: Paid full-time internship with hands-on experience and career development.
- Other info: 13-month internship starting January 2027 with flexible work options.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while gaining valuable skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must be studying Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
The predicted salary is between 22.5 - 27.5 $ per hour.
Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce.
If you are an undergraduate Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering Student looking to jump start your career, we are offering a 13-month full-time internship based at our Wetherill Park office. This is a unique opportunity to gain skills and knowledge while you are working full time commencing 27th January 2027.
In this role you will make an impact and gain experience in the following ways:
- Supporting the work of the Power Generation Engineering Team by assisting Power Generation Application Engineers daily on Power Generation projects and product engineering support.
- Application Engineering – analysing proposed installations in compliance with Cummins PG products Application manuals.
- Project engineering – including all associated design and documentation preparation work supporting Projects Tender Submissions.
- Product engineering support – supporting PG Application Engineers and SPAC Product Management team with New Products release to the region engineering tasks including new products' compliance audits and reporting.
- Responding to technical queries to both internal and external customers.
- CAD modelling producing SLDs, Site Layouts etc when required.
- Working in a team environment with internal and external customers across multiple departments.
About You
To qualify for this undergraduate internship, it is essential that you:
- Are currently studying a Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering, ideally at an undergraduate level.
- Have between 1 and 8 units of study left to complete of your undergraduate degree as of January 2027.
- Are available for the full 13 months and be willing to defer your studies for that duration.
Applicants that do not meet these qualifying requirements unfortunately will not be considered.
To be successful in this role, you will possess skills/abilities or be able to perform:
- Working towards a qualification in bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or mechatronics Engineering.
- Strong results in mathematics and Microsoft Excel skills with Visual Basic experience in macros will be favourably looked at.
- An appreciation and understanding of basic power generation and application.
- Good attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to show initiative, operate autonomously & think independently.
- Strong teamwork & communication skills and stakeholder management.
- Driver's license is beneficial but not mandatory.
This is a 13-month, full-time, paid placement and the successful candidate will be required to defer their studies for the duration of the program. At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace.
Undergraduate Power Generation Application Engineering in Sydney employer: Cummins Asia Pacific
Cummins Asia Pacific is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Clermont Mine where you can develop your technical skills while working with cutting-edge heavy equipment. With on-site camp accommodation and meals provided, employees enjoy a supportive culture that prioritises safety and teamwork, alongside opportunities for professional growth in a leading multinational company.
