Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

About the placement

This NSW Skills for Net Zero internship is with BT Imaging Pty Ltd. The initiative is proudly funded by the NSW Government and delivered by CSIRO.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to specific aspects of the design, build, deployment and/or productization of these new inspection platforms. You will be working closely with a specialist team of engineers, scientists and product managers at BT Imaging to deliver new advancements in research (e.g. developing new measurement techniques or evaluation of new designs and components), design (e.g. designing new electrical, mechanical or optical systems, or architecture of new software and industrial AI systems), prototyping (e.g. developing quality control rigs for new systems), automation (e.g. developing and deploying high-performance AI/ML models for industrial systems, automation systems control for high-speed robotics) and green energy solutions productization (e.g. manufacturing emissions footprint research, market research focused on product/requirements for renewable energy manufacturing). 

This opportunity will allow you to gather insight into where a career in engineering can take you and gain experience working in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.

There are two positions being considered.

Work arrangements

·              Start date: May 2026

·              Working arrangement: Part-time/ Full time for 200 hours

·              Remuneration: $25 per hour plus superannuation

·              Location: in person internship - Unit 26, 198-222 Young Street, Waterloo, NSW 2017, Australia

Desired capabilities

•             Studying Engineering – renewable energy, mechanical, electrical/electronics, mechatronics, industrial/manufacturing, optical or Applied Physical Sciences or Computing

•             Previous experience with machine vision or imaging systems, solar photovoltaics, measurement systems, robotics, electro-mechanical systems, image based machine learning or software-hardware interfacing.

•             Strong understanding/keen interest in one (or more) of these streams:

o             PV instrumentation

o             Automation

o             Productization

•             Familiarity with CAD, Python, C/C++

•             Ability to operate hand and power tools and physical ability to lift up to 15 kgs occasionally (under supervision)

•             Hands on approach to problem solving and team player

•             Good written and oral communication skills

Applicants must:

·              Be in their penultimate or final year of study in a relevant qualification at Bachelor, or Honours level, with a current credit-average or higher

·              Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident currently residing in New South Wales and able to enter an employment contract

·              Meet general selection criteria at the application stage, including communication skills, aptitude, and attitude

·              Not be an existing employee or intern (paid or unpaid) of the host organisation they are applying to

·              Be willing to provide feedback on their placement experience

About the host workplace

BT Imaging Pty Ltd is the original inventor and world’s leading manufacturer of luminescence imaging inspection systems for the solar photovoltaic industry. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, BT Imaging develops and manufactures high-performance imaging systems used by solar cell/panel manufacturers, researchers, and equipment makers worldwide. We combine innovative imaging techniques with industry-leading ML and data analytics capabilities to deliver imaging systems deployed by top-tier solar manufacturers and research institutions around the world to optimize production, improve quality control, and accelerate innovation in solar energy. With a focus on technology, big data analytics, and sustainability, BT Imaging is a fast-growing, technology-driven company at the forefront of enabling the global transition to clean energy.

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If you're interested in the internship, please log in to our Education & Outreach Portal to apply. Be sure to include the application code: 0147. You’ll need to submit your CV and complete the application.