I recently wrapped up my internship at Vacupack as a Robotics Continuous Improvement Intern, and I’m walking away with a much deeper appreciation for what real manufacturing environments look like.
Over the past few months, I had the chance to work alongside an experienced team and get hands-on with:
• Troubleshooting production and automation-related issues
• Analysing production data to identify improvement opportunities
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve consistency and efficiency
• Building Python tools to automate production data processing and reporting
• Seeing firsthand how continuous improvement principles are applied in a high-volume manufacturing setting
Beyond the technical skills, this experience taught me just as much about teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail — lessons that don’t always show up on a resume but matter just as much in industry.
A special thank you to Ali Tavazoei for the opportunity, guidance, and support throughout my internship, and to everyone at Vacupack for being so welcoming and generous with their knowledge. It’s been an unforgettable learning experience.
As I continue my Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering studies at Monash University, I’m excited to bring these experiences into future projects and keep growing as an engineer.
–Kanishk Saravanan