R&D Engineer Intern (6 months)

MaxWell Biosystems AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

MaxWell Biosystems AG offers an internship position focusing on mechanical and electrical engineering tasks. You will work on prototype design, build and test activities, and collaborate with hardware teams to advance neuroscience instrumentation.

The role suits students pursuing Bachelor or Master studies in engineering or physics, with hands-on experimentation and PCB design interest, and a valid Swiss work permit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master studies in mechanical or electrical engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Experience carrying out experiments, analyzing data and documenting results.
• Interest in hands-on work, such as building, assembling, and testing prototypes.
• Basic knowledge with electronics or PCB design is a plus.
• Interest in neuroscience and biotechnology.
• Valid work permit for Switzerland required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the internship project across mechanical design and testing.
• Work on the development and testing of prototypes.
• Collaborate with hardware suppliers and teams on electronics readout circuits.
• Document results and contribute to hardware design reviews.

Skills

Experiments and data analysis

Hands-on prototyping

Interest in neuroscience

Strong motivation

Education

Bachelor or Master in mechanical or electrical engineering, physics

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

At MaxWell Biosystems, we develop advancedinstrumentation for neuroscience and life sciences applications. Ourinstruments consist of custom-designed CMOS-based sensor devices, a recordingsystem with FPGAs and other electronic and mechanical components as well assoftware for data acquisition and analysis. The internship project involves abroad variety of tasks and challenges. Ranging from mechanical designing totesting electrical readout circuits and collaborating with hardware suppliers.We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to implement and work on some ofthese challenging tasks.

Your Profile

• Bachelor or Master studies in mechanical orelectrical engineering, physics, or related discipline
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.gSolidworks)
• Experience carrying out experiments, analyzingdata and documenting results
• Interest in hands-on work, such as building, assembling, and testingprototypes
• Basic knowledge with electronics or PCBdesign is a plus
• Interest in the field of neuroscience andbiotechnology
• Valid work permit for Switzerland required