Hardware and Mechanical Design Internship null

About the placement

This internship is with TDMN and is facilitated by the CSIRO’s Generation STEM Links program.

As an intern, you will work closely with the owner of TDMN to test, refine, and improve the sMart Lock mechanism. You will be involved in both designing and testing components, focusing on redesigning and strengthening the plastic housing and reviewing spring designs.

As a member of a small and dynamic team, this role will be perfect for a student with an interest in both design and testing who is keen to see the real-world impact of their work.

Work arrangements

• Start date: September 2024
• Working arrangement: Part-time (2 to 3 days per week) for 200 hours on a fixed-term contract, with the possibility of further employment for the right candidate 
• Remuneration: $25/hour plus super on a temporary contract with TDMN
• Location: Parramatta, NSW

Desired capabilities

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles.
• Experience with CAD software for designing and testing components.
• Ability to analyse and improve product functionality and durability.
• Good communication skills for working collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail

Requirements

• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate or TAFE qualification.

About the Industry Partner

TDMN was founded in 2018 after years of investigating a coin-less and tracking solution for shopping trolleys. They designed a product that would use mobile technology to unlock and track abandoned shopping trolleys, providing a smart and informative product for retail companies. In 2019 they commenced our R&D journey and had their first working prototype by October 2019. In 2020 we received an AC grant along with an MVP grant. In 2021 Smart Lock won an Australian design award for innovation and design excellence.

Apply Here

If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through the Student Application web form and please specify CODE0023D