Internship/Thesis in Global Engineering Automation

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 20.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Roche is seeking a motivated intern in Global Engineering to support automation projects across the enterprise. You will work with SMEs to design, build, and validate an automation sandbox that enables hardware-to-IT integration testing.

You will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge industrial automation strategies, collaborating with global teams to harmonize standards and document lessons learned for future deployments.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing or recently graduated degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Industrial/CS/Life Science.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with at least one PLC platform.
• Fundamental understanding of industrial automation concepts and architectures.
• English proficiency is required; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support global CAPEX automation projects as SME.
• Design, set up, and maintain an automation sandbox for IT integration testing.
• Evaluate and implement approaches bridging shop-floor hardware with upper-tier IT systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to harmonize automation standards.
• Document system setups and test results to establish best practices for deployments.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Communication skills

English language

German language (plus)

Ausbildung

Relevant engineering degree (or close)

Jobbeschreibung

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.

The Position

In Global Engineering, we act as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) supporting major CAPEX projects and driving automation standardization across our global site network. Modern pharmaceutical manufacturing relies on seamless vertical integration between automation hardware on the shop floor and higher-level IT systems. To accelerate technological development, we are building test environments and standardizing global solutions to ensure robust, future-proof engineering operations across all Roche manufacturing sites.

• Support global CAPEX projects as an automation Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Build and configure an automation sandpit environment to support the IT integration of physical automation hardware.
• Support the implementation of new approaches for vertical integration across OT and IT layers.
• Drive the standardization of automation architecture and practices across different Roche sites.

The Opportunity

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global pharmaceutical engineering and contribute directly to cutting-edge industrial automation strategies. This will involve:

• Working alongside Global Engineering SMEs to support complex CAPEX projects across the enterprise.
• Designing, setting up, and maintaining an automation sandpit environment to safely test and validate hardware-to-IT integration.
• Evaluating and executing novel approaches to bridge shop-floor hardware with upper-tier IT systems (vertical integration).
• Collaborating with cross-functional global teams to define, roll out, and harmonize automation standards across the site network.
• Documenting system setups and test results to establish best practices for future site deployments.

Who you are

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Life Science (or have graduated no longer than 12 months prior to the start date).
• Practical PLC programming skills for at least one type of PLC platform.
• Solid baseline understanding of Industrial Automation concepts and architectures.
• Basic network knowledge is a plus.
• Good in communicating with people, possess a proactive personality, and have cross-cultural experience to work effectively across global teams.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English is mandatory; German language skills are a plus.

What we offer

• Direct project experience within a global SME team handling high-impact enterprise CAPEX projects.
• Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation hardware and IT integration testing.
• Mentorship and professional guidance from experienced engineering specialists.
• Flexible working hours (full-time).
• Flexible start date for the internship or thesis (depending on academic requirements).

Non-EU/EFTA citizens (m/f/d) must enclose confirmation from their university that they are required to complete a mandatory internship as part of their studies with their application. The letter should also specify the required length of the internship.

Who we are

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.