Australian technology manufacturer Flavourtech is proud to provide university students the opportunity to gain practical work experience through their Work Placement Program. The programme offers students a mix of short or long-term placement periods in the fields of Engineering and Project Management.
In 2024, Flavourtech had the pleasure of hosting three university students with a common interest in enhancing their tertiary knowledge through learning about the company’s processes and applying their skills in a business environment. Simon Leak and James Laviano collectively hold an interest in Engineering, whilst Sophia Pierotti is pursuing studies in Project Management.
Simon Leak – Bachelor of Engineering
Simon has commenced his second year studying Engineering at the University of Sydney and sought to conduct work placement at Flavourtech to obtain a greater understanding of equipment design and manufacturing.
Sophia Pierotti – Bachelor of Project Management
Sophia is a second-year student at the University of Sydney, studying a Bachelor of Project Management. Her goal for returning to Flavourtech over the Summer was to apply knowledge from her studies and develop a deeper understanding of what a career in Project Management entails.
James Laviano – Bachelor in Mechatronic Engineering
James commenced a Bachelor in Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Newcastle in 2023. Leading into the third year of his degree, James returned to Flavourtech over the semester break to enhance his engineering knowledge by having the opportunity to solve real-world problems.
Located in the regional town of Griffith, Flavourtech manufactures various food and beverage processing technologies, including the renowned Spinning Cone Column. Their unique technologies are exported to over 60 countries and assist their customers in producing higher quality products and developing better processes. The company employs highly skilled engineers, technicians, draftspeople, electricians, welders and support staff to work on challenging projects with leading multinational corporations.
To learn more about careers at Flavourtech or their Work Placement Program, visit https://flavourtech.com/careers/ or contact their People & Culture Manager on fthr@flavourtech.com.