Engineering Internship
Company: Kite Magnetics Pty Ltd (ABN 19 653 588 900)
Location: 8/45–57 Normanby Rd, Notting Hill VIC 3168 (On-site)
Internship Term: 4 Weeks
About Us:
Kite Magnetics, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is an advanced materials engineering and manufacturing company. Our innovative and patented technology, Aeroperm®, a nanocrystalline magnetic material developed at Monash University, delivers unparalleled efficiency in electric motors and generators. Designed for weight-sensitive and energy-intensive applications, Aeroperm® significantly reduces the total cost of ownership while enhancing system performance. As industry leaders, we are committed to transforming global energy efficiency through cutting-edge materials science.
Position Overview:
In this four-week, full-time, in-person Engineering Internship, you will support the research team at Kite Magnetics with an immediate fixed-term project. This will include assisting with the production and testing of novel magnetic and structural materials used in advanced electric motors and generator systems. Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, this role will involve hands-on work in laboratory and manufacturing environments, material analysis and characterisation, and process documentation. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate to build core technical skills while contributing to meaningful and impactful projects in innovative sustainable energy technologies. This is a temporary fixed term position.
Confidentiality: Protect proprietary processes and supplier information. Share on a need‑to‑know basis only.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist in manufacturing, preparing and testing magnetic materials, including amorphous and nanocrystalline alloys.
2. Support material characterisation using techniques such as microscopy, hardness testing, and magnetic property measurement.
3. Observe and support the design and execution of experiments to evaluate material performance under varying thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic and environmental conditions.
4. Help maintain accurate records of material development and testing procedures per internal quality systems.
5. Assist in analysing test data and preparing technical documentation and reports.
6. Help to maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment, adhering to all health and safety protocols.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Currently completing or have recently graduated from a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related discipline.
Experience:
- Key team member or team leader in extracurricular projects
- Familiarity with basic laboratory testing equipment and material characterisation methods.
Personal Attributes:
- Honest, curious, inclusive, collaborative, transparent, and responsible.
- Reliable, organised, and detail-oriented.
- Adaptable to changing priorities and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a positive attitude and team-first approach.
Benefits
- Salary of $33/hr + Statutory Superanuation
- Mentorship and career development opportunities.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and innovation projects.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Kite Magnetics is an equal-opportunity and equal-outcome employer. We celebrate your diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, suppliers, and customers.
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What We Do
Kite Magnetics specialises in the design, development, testing certification and production of high-performance electric engines for electric aircraft. Our engines utilise our groundbreaking technology, Aeroperm™, a new magnetic material that reduces stator core energy losses by a factor of ten compared to traditional magnetic materials. Aeroperm™ allows Kite to produce highly efficient electric motors that extend the range and payload capacity of electric aircraft. As a global startup, we are backed by leading Venture Capital firms, including Investible and Breakthrough Victoria, the Victorian state government's AUD 2B sovereign wealth fund. We are on a path to make a substantial impact on global emissions by accelerating the adoption of electric aircraft technology and our mission is to become a leading global OEM provider of electric aircraft engines by 2035.
