UP CAPES Careers Directory Profiles

A graduate rotation program such as Downer’s allows you to steer your career whichever way you choose.

I chose mechatronics because I could see that people were transitioning towards a technology-based society and robots would become an integral part of it.

It’s fascinating to understand the design of transport systems overseas and how we can take those learnings and apply them in Auckland

Engineering is a diverse and wide-ranging degree, so there’s definitely something for everyone. Variety is the spice of life!

Through working at Austal, l have found myself doing things that are well outside my scope but have learnt to embrace those moments and learn which has helped immensely when l have to make decisions in my work, I have a more rounded approach in thinking.

I enjoy the continuous improvements and analysis tasks that I undertake on a daily basis. We are always striving for excellence, and I know I am doing the right thing as we are always thinking about the best, we can do to satisfy our customers.