Device Engineering Intern (Basel, 12 months)

1201 F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Basel invites an enthusiastic Device Engineering Intern to apply classroom knowledge to real-world device development projects. You will support project teams, help maintain design control documents, and assist with data analysis and test reports in a fast-paced environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in medical device development, learn to coordinate samples, and contribute to AI tool workflows, under supervision, while developing strong professional skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an academic degree in Device Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance to device engineering project teams.
• Support design control activities and document preparation.
• Assist with data analysis, reporting, and test data processing.
• Coordinate sample management and logistics for tests.
• Contribute to AI tools development and workflows.

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

Join our Global Device Development organization (PTDZ) as a Device Engineering Intern. This position offers a hand-on opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a fast-paced pharmaceutical technical development setting. You will gain practical experience supporting critical projects and contributing to the future of drug delivery systems.

Project Support

Provide general assistance to device engineering project teams, ensuring smooth progress and effective coordination of project activities.

Design Control

Support ongoing design control activities, including preparing documentation, archiving materials, and further improving departmental systems.

Author engineering memos, summarize exploratory test results, prepare drawings and specifications, and draft technical protocols and reports under engineer supervision.

Analysis & Reporting

Assist with research, data analysis, reporting, and material preparation. Collect, process, and analyze test data (e.g., engineering evaluation, design verification, and QC data).

Logistics & Sample Management

Maintain sample inventory and coordinate the assembly and shipment of test samples.

Engineering Testing

Conduct benchtop testing in collaboration with the verification engineering team.

AI Tools

Support the department and development projects in establishing and maintaining useful AI agents and workflows.

Who You Are

You are currently pursuing an academic or vocational degree in a field related to Device Engineering or a relevant function. You are eager to apply your learning, possess strong organizational skills, and are keen to learn about the device development process within a large organization. You possess strong analytical skills, which allow you to manage tasks efficiently and contribute meaningfully to team projects. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and communicate effectively within a collaborative team environment. You're excited to take initiative, solve complex problems, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Learning Objectives

The primary objective of this internship is to provide a platform for you to practically apply your studies, gain deep insight into the Roche organization, and acquire hand-on experience in the development of medical devices and combination products.

Additional information

Due to regulatory requirements, non-EU/non-EFTA citizens must provide a certificate from their university confirming that the internship is mandatory and specifying its required duration, as well as a certificate of enrollment. You are currently enrolled at a university (Bachelor's or Master's degree), or you have completed your studies within the 12 months prior to the internship start date.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it's urgent to deliver medical solutions right now - even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients' lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.