Summer Student: Mechatronics/mechanical Engineering
5 months ago
Scion specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry industry, wood products and wood-derived materials. We lead new technology development for renewables, bioproducts and energy and the establishment of a broader-based circular bioeconomy.
Scion hosts a number of summer students, each with differing specialities, from tertiary institutes across New Zealand at both our Rotorua and Christchurch Campus. The programme involves a student completing a 12-week, full-time, research project under the direction of Scion supervisors (allowing time for holidays over the Christmas and New Year). Students are able to gain hands on, paid, work experience in the field of which they are studying, where they get to work shoulder to shoulder with Scion's internationally recognised staff.
**The primary objective of the work/project**:
**Research Abstract**:
**What you will do**:
You will work on developing a QR code readability test protocol and testing printed QR codes on various surfaces under real conditions. By the end of the project, you will prepare a technical report. The results will be shared with partners for further development.
**Qualifications, skills and attributes needed**:
Ideally, you will be undertaking tertiary education in a related field to Mechatronics or Material Engineering and have;
- Good understanding of material science and basic electronics design
- Aptitude for hands-on assembly
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Experience designing mechanical arrangements
- Able to work independently
Application Close Date: 6 September 2024
Job Details
- Crown research institute
Scion- Reference #
56231- Posted on
19 Aug 2024- Closes on- Location(s)
Rotorua- Expertise
Materials Science- Job level(s)
Student- Work type(s)
Fixed Term less than 6 months- More details (document)
Mechatronics_Materials Engineering Summer Student PD 2024.pdf
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