IAESTE Internships

Location

Switzerland

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

CH-2026-000060

Students Requirements

General discipline

Mechatronics
Robotics and Automation
Physics and Physical Sciences

Completed Years of Study

3

Fields of Study

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

-

Work Details

Duration

20 - 24 Weeks

Within These Dates

01.07.2026 - 31.01.2027

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

2300 CHF / month

Working Hours

41.0 per week / 8.2 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

Employer

Cost of lodging

810 CHF / month

Cost of living

1650 CHF / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

Any student with Non-EU/EFTA nationality needs an official letter from their university, confirming that the internship is compulsory (required for visa/work permit). Please take into account processing times of 6-8 weeks.

Work description

Empa is a national research laboratory and part of the ETH Domain. We conduct cutting-edge materials and technology research, generating interdisciplinary solutions to major challenges faced by industry, and create the necessary scientific basis to ensure that our society develops in a sustainable manner.The Laboratory for advanced materials processing specializes in advanced 2D and 3D manufacturing processes, with research focused on innovative material designs, intelligent manufacturing, and sustainable production methods.This internship focuses on the development of an automated experimental platform combining motion control, optical instrumentation, and software automation.Tasks:• Integration of motorized systems• Experimental setup development• Optical instrumentation• Python-based automation and control• Data acquisition and calibrationThe work is multidisciplinary and lies at the interface of robotics, optics, mechatronics, and scientific programming.

Deadline

13.06.2026