R&D Intern for Sensor Applications

Description

The opportunity

We are a passionate and dynamic team, committed towards protecting the health of our precious bodies of water. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual to work on developing our innovative water analysis and monitoring process. Working closely with our team of specialists, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to contribute towards developing a high-impact product on the market that promotes multiple sustainability goals. You will be a part of a sustainable company with a vision of creating a positive impact on our environment.

Do you want to be a part of the exciting cleantech start-up culture? Do you want to develop professionally in a fast-growing multidisciplinary team? Do you want to make an impact by eliminating discharge of toxic pollutants into our environment? If yes, we would be delighted to get to know you!

Your key responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments with inline water quality sensors (pH, ORP, conductivity).
• Conceptualize, integrate, and configure the water quality sensors for prototypes and pilot units.
• Process the acquired data from the sensors using Excel, Python, Matlab or other software.
• Communicate findings through reports and presentations.
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver proactive solutions.
• (Optional) Apply machine learning to accurately quantify measurement performance.

Requirements

What you need to bring to the role

• BSc or MSc in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field.
• Enthusiasm for practical work in the lab and design of scientific experiments.
• Independent, analytical, and systematic way of thinking and working.
• Fundamentals of measurement theory and statistical analysis techniques.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Advantage: Experience in programming and data analysis (preferably with Python, Matlab).

Your mindset

• Hands on approach to problem solving.
• Impact-driven person with passion for innovation.
• Motivated by a collaborative working style and interdisciplinary projects.
• Strong drive to solve complex and challenging tasks in a creative and organized manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks to meet internal and external deadlines.

Benefits

What we offer

• Entrepreneurial company with a non-hierarchical mindset.
• A passionate and international team where you can move the needle to create a sustainable impact.
• A welcoming workplace with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Open work culture where your inputs, individuality, and concerns are always taken into consideration.
• Flexible and trust based working time with the comfort of working from home when needed.
• High exposure and directly working with senior management.
• Opportunity to develop valuable soft skills.
• 25 days paid holidays (full year).
• Paid time-off between Christmas & New Year.
• Public transport subsidies.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Office happy hours, lounge room and open terrace with a great view to relax and unwind.

Information

• Location: Schlieren, Switzerland

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Trainee, Intern

Taxonomy

• Sensor Systems
• Sensors
• Sensorial networks
• Smart Sensors
• MEMS & Sensors
• PFAS
• Water Quality Monitoring Sensor