Join our 2026-2027 Summer Internship Engineering Program
We are seeking motivated individuals with passion and enthusiasm to join our Summer Internship Program. We have three opportunities in our Engineering teams within Post Market Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering – Sustaining and Manufacturing Engineering – Continuous Improvement.
About us
We are passionate about making unique, quality medical devices and connecting with people to improve lives. Founded on inventing, manufacturing and delivering medical devices, we provide healthcare professionals with the tools they need to help their patients return to living.
Our commitment to innovation involves bringing new products to market and keeping existing products relevant to a changing healthcare landscape. We believe in using our business to help people and communities thrive by creating inclusive, supportive and healthy environments.
We are proud of our history of innovative firsts and the impact we have on patients and communities. With manufacturing facilities in Australia, Europe and North America and offices in various locations around the world, we challenge ourselves to maintain a global perspective while focusing on local impact.
Great Place to Work ® Certified™
Our seven core values shape how we work with patients, customers and each other. They guide the way we collaborate, support one another and remain deeply connected to the impact of our work.
That’s why we’re proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work®, based on feedback from our employees about our culture, leadership and the pride we share in making a difference to patients every day. We’re committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, connected and valued.
OverviewBenefits
- 13-week fixed-term casual contract with a base hourly rate of $33.75 (inclusive of casual loading) plus superannuation
- Onsite subsidised café and parking
- Close proximity to public transport
- Ongoing support, mentoring, training and development provided by experienced project lead
- Opportunity to gain real-world experience
Application instructions
- Review information, including the link to our internship page: Internships | Cook Medical Australia
- Submit a current resume and cover letter, inclusive of unofficial academic transcript
- Answer some preliminary questions
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 16 October 2026.
Recruitment process: Face-to-face interview, reference checks, offer
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our Cook Australia family.
Responsibilities
How we work
We understand that unique perspectives, ideas and contributions strengthen our workforce and encourage innovation through solving problems together. Under the guidance of a mentor, you will be working with highly experienced engineers within collaborative, high-performing teams on real-world projects that will meaningfully contribute and add value to the patients that we serve around the world.
During your paid internship, you will gain exposure and experience across continuous improvement, product development and process engineering teams, utilizing your existing technical abilities whilst learning new skills within a supported and structured professional environment.
QualificationsIntern requirements
- Must be an Engineering undergraduate student completing at least third year studies with an interest in medical devices.
- Available for 13 weeks between 23 November 2026 to 19 February 2027 (subject to change if university break commences earlier than 23 November).
- Able to commit to 38 hours per week.
- Able to attend work at our Eight-Mile Plains facility.
- Must have clear written and verbal English comprehension and communication skills.
- Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Able to take direction and follow instructions.
- Take pride in your work with a focus on quality.
- Have a responsible and professional attitude.
We are seeking conscientious students who align with our values and can commit to our 13-week internship program, noting some short Christmas holiday will be permitted.
Skills Required
- Engineering undergraduate student completing at least third-year studies
- Interest in medical devices
- Availability for 13 weeks between 23 November 2026 and 19 February 2027
- Ability to commit to 38 hours per week
- Ability to work onsite at the Eight-Mile Plains facility
- Clear written and verbal English comprehension and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to take direction and follow instructions
- Quality-focused, responsible, and professional attitude
What We Do
At Cook, we are building our future on Invention, Connection, People, and Community. As a privately owned company, we can look at the world our own way and do what we feel passionate about. What are we passionate about? That’s simple: Making unique, quality products and connecting with people to improve lives on both sides of the device. Central to our focus on building deep connections is our belief in the importance of identifying innovative solutions to help customers, patients, employees, and communities thrive. We understand that our ongoing success will come from creating inclusive, supportive, and healthy environments where we can prosper together. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the heart of everything we do. Come build with us.
