Intern Process Development Engineering

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A Day in the Life

The Process Development Engineer Intern will support the engineering team in designing, optimizing, and validating manufacturing and business processes within a dynamic medical device environment. This internship offers hands-on experience in Design for Reliability and Manufacturability, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives. Interns will gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and Gemba activities, while developing skills in process design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The role also provides valuable networking opportunities and mentorship from experienced engineers and highly skilled subject matter experts.

Internship details: • Start date: October 2026 • Location: Tolochenaz • Duration: 6 months • Working hours: 40 hours per week • Working model: on-site

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: • Support process validation activities, including data collection, analysis, and documentation • Conduct experiments and tests to evaluate process changes and their impact • support develop and qualify a robust test method, including close collaboration with mechanical service group for tooling development • support execute Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure method reliability • help draft all associated Work Instructions to support implementation and long-term operational use

Required Knowledge: • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Microtechnology, Biomedical) or related field • Fluency in French and English, with strong verbal & written communication skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Would be a plus: • Familiarity with process mapping, statistical analysis, tool development

Physical Job Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Pay range: 1500-3000 CHF gross monthly (based on qualifications)