Internship Mechatronics Engineer

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Haag; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

VAT Group in Switzerland seeks an Internship Mechatronics Engineer to develop an automated motion control tuning platform for valve actuation systems. You will tune controllers automatically, collect data, and integrate a model-based auto-tuning algorithm into the workflow.

The role focuses on end-to-end automation, data collection, and robust validation of controller parameters with guidance from experienced engineers. This is an onsite internship in Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of control theory, electrical machines, and mechatronic systems.
• Strong programming skills in PLCs and automation platforms.
• Creative, solution-oriented team player with hands-on, structured approach.
• Written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop an automated motion control tuning platform for stepper and BLDC motors.
• Develop PLC software to execute measurement campaigns and control test workflows.
• Implement model-based algorithms for system identification and automatic tuning.
• Create end-to-end workflow to feed tuning parameters back to the motion controller.
• Define validation procedures to evaluate tuning performance and robustness.
• Document system architecture, algorithms, tests, and user guidelines.

Skills

Mechatronics

Control theory

Electrical machines

PLC programming

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics/Robotics/Automation

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Internship Mechatronics Engineer

Internship Mechatronics Engineer

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world's leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in , Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Internship Mechatronics Engineer

Purpose of the role

As an intern, you will develop an automated controller tuning platform for motion control applications. The objective is to create a complete workflow where a PLC automatically executes experiments on a valve actuator, collects measurement data, and transfers it to a -based auto-tuning algorithm. The algorithm will identify the system dynamics, calculate optimized controller parameters, and automatically feed them back to the motion controller. The resulting solution will enable efficient, repeatable, and robust tuning of industrial motion control systems with minimal user intervention.

Responsibilities

• Develop an automated motion control tuning platform for stepper and BLDC motor applications.
• Develop PLC software to execute measurement campaigns, collect experimental data, and control the testing workflow.
• Implement -based algorithms for system identification and automatic controller tuning.
• Establish an end-to-end workflow where tuning parameters are automatically generated and fed back to the motion controller.
• Define and implement standardized validation procedures to evaluate the performance and robustness of the tuning results.
• Create technical documentation covering system architecture, algorithms, test procedures, and user guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of control theory, electrical machines, and mechatronic systems.
• Strong programming skills in PLCs and .
• Creative and solution-oriented team player with a hands-on, structured, and systematic approach to problem-solving.
• written and spoken English.

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