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Intern Program 2026/2027 - Electrical and Control Systems Engineer - Western Australia

CompanyRio Tinto
LocationTom Price
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will gain hands-on experience over a 12-week Summer Internship Program, contributing to roles within the Iron Ore business. The program offers the potential for securing a graduate position upon successful completion.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
40666
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We're finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Iron ore for steel. Low carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow and titanium for paint.
About the Role

Ready to drive meaningful change? We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals who are eager to join our team and help us tackle the challenges shaping our future. At Rio Tinto, we believe innovation thrives when diverse minds collaborate toward a common purpose – creating a better tomorrow. Let’s shape the future together.  

 

Finding better ways™ to move our people forward 

We’re inviting students from Electrical and Controls Engineering disciplines to join us in roles across our Iron Ore business.  Applicants must be currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering degree in: 

  • Electrical and/or Electronic 

  • Instrumentation  

  • Industrial Control and Automation  

  • Robotics Engineering 

 

About the program  

Our Intern Program offers you the chance to help shape Rio Tinto from within. The 12-week Summer Internship Program provides hands-on experience, with the potential to secure a graduate position upon completion. 

 

What we offer 

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress. 

  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority 

  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience 

  • Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual and sick leave) 

  • Exclusive employee discounts  

 

Where you will be working 

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 18 mines, 4 independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometers and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore. 

 

Eligibility    

  • Intern Program – penultimate year or students in 2nd or 3rd year 

  • Have the right to work in Australia or New Zealand (citizens, permanent residents, student or postgraduate work visa holders)   

  • Must be available for FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) and Perth-based opportunities  

 

Next steps    

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. 

Please note, to be considered for this role, you must complete all pre-screening questions.     

Applications close 17 April 2026  

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About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringControl SystemsElectronic InstrumentationIndustrial ControlAutomationRobotics Engineering
Categories
EngineeringEnergyManufacturingScience & Research
Benefits
Competitive base salaryVacation leaveAnnual leaveSick leaveEmployee discounts