Engineering Vocational Placement

OMRON is excited to offer a 3-month 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.

Who we are:

OMRON is a global leader in the vibrant and fast-growing automation and robotics field. We develop quality technology incorporating Robotics, Automation, AI, IoT, Big Data, Safety solutions, and Machine Vision. We work seamlessly with businesses across a wide range of industries to help drive their digital transformation.

We are large enough to make a difference, Smart enough to listen.

Our company employs 28,000 people worldwide. Locally, across Australasia, we have seven locations and over one hundred employees. Our engineering solutions empower more than 5000 customers – many of them are high-profile organisations.

We're mature enough to provide stability, Young enough to think ahead.

During the past 90 years, we've proudly achieved a host of "World Firsts", including Machine vision-guided robots, 2D codes, ATM Machines, Digital blood pressure monitors, Proximity sensors, etc. For the recent decade, we've been continuously named one of the World's Top 100 innovative companies.

We plan to supercharge our growth by implementing an ambitious long-term plan: "Shaping the Future 2030".

About the role

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 an 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 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

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 25/09/2025