Engineering Vocational Placement

About OMRON and its Oceania Operations:

At OMRON, we lead the way in automation and robotics, empowering businesses worldwide through innovative solutions in robotics, IoT, machine vision, control, and safety systems. Backed by over 28,000 employees globally and recognised among the World's Top 100 Innovative Companies for the past decade, we combine a proven track record with visionary innovation to drive industrial digital transformation under our ambitious Shaping the Future 2030 strategy.

In Oceania, OMRON has a 38-year presence with seven offices and partnerships with over 5,000 business clients, including many industry leaders. We excel in flexible automation, uniquely addressing the region's manufacturing needs for low-volume production, diverse product ranges, and frequent SKU updates.

About the role

OMRON is excited to offer a 3-month unpaid industrial Vocational Placement opportunity that is designed to provide talented individuals with real-world experience and training in the dynamic field of robotics and automation.

As an engineering intern, you will have the unique chance to work on cutting-edge projects, gain hands-on experience, and learn directly from industry experts. Our vocational placement program is specifically designed to equip interns with valuable skills and mentorship, ensuring a transformative learning experience.

This program will involve a balance between extensive training and valuable work experience.

Responsibilities:

• To learn: Collaborate closely with experienced OMRON engineers, receive mentorship and guidance. Acquire practical skills in Automation and Robotics through comprehensive training programs, hands-on experience, and observing real industrial processes.
• To contribute: Provide assistance to engineers and project teams, or offer technical support to customers in the form of programming assistance. This includes proof-of concept and R&D opportunities that involve testing vision systems and robot concepts, preparing presentations for customers, and performing testing duties at different customer sites as needed. Additionally, assist senior engineers with various tasks.
• To thrive: Showcase capabilities during the internship to seize potential employment opportunities with OMRON or its customers.

Whom we are looking for:

This position is suitable for recent graduates or final-year students in Electrical or Mechatronics engineering degree looking to pursue a long-term career in the Industrial Automation industry.

• Team player: Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivator: Be ambitious, hardworking, and willing to step out of your comfort zone.

Why Join us:

• To help you realise your full potential, you will be
• Entrusted with challenges and opportunities
• Supported by resources and mentors
• Motivated by inspiration and empowerment

Benefits and Perks

• Duration: 3 months, minimum of 3 days per week of work
• Successful candidates have a potential opportunity to transition into a paid full-time position with OMRON
• Exposure to high-profile customers and a diverse range of industry-leading products and solutions
• We also offer personal/training and career development, and additional tools and benefits which will help you succeed in this role. This is your opportunity to work in a strong team environment with a market-leading organisation.

Be part of our exciting journey – we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today

Job Type: Internship

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From $200.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your current academic status?
• How many days per week can you commit to working during the placement?

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 15/10/2025

Expected Start Date: 13/10/2025