R&D Internship in Technology Development

Optotune; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from engineers

Hands-on experience

Cutting-edge technology

Future employment opportunities

Job summary

Optotune, a Swiss optics company, offers a full-time R&D internship in Dietikon focusing on technology development, materials questions, and software engineering. The role supports ongoing research under senior engineers and involves experimental work, data analysis, and documentation.

The internship lasts a minimum of 6 months starting January 2027, with potential for future employment and mentorship in a fast-paced R&D environment. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or finished an MSc in a relevant field.
• Experience in optical laboratories.
• Understanding of basic optics and physics.
• Experience in programming and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience in electronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing new products focusing on materials and software engineering.
• Perform software engineering for machine control and data analysis.
• Conduct test runs and analyze experimental data with statistics.
• Collaborate with team on product design.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental data and results.
• Develop small hardware components (electronics, firmware) if needed.

Skills

Programming

Data analysis

Optics basics

Team collaboration

Independent work

English communication

Electronics experience

Education

MSc degree in materials science, physics, mechanical, electrical, or optical engineering

Tools

Optical lab equipment

Job description

Optotune is a strongly growing and internationally active optics company based in Dietikon, Switzerland. We develop, manufacture and market the latest generation of adaptive optical elements for industrial- and consumer markets.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our research and development team working on technology development. The content of this internship will be the development of new products with a focus on material questions and software engineering. The R&D intern will work under the guidance of senior engineers to assist with ongoing research, development, and testing of new products. This is a full-time internship position for a duration of a minimum 6 months, starting in January 2027.

Tasks

• Assistance in the development of new products with a focus on material questions and software engineering
• Software engineering for machine control and dataanalysis
• Conduction of test runs and analysis of experimental data using appropriate statistical methods and tools
• Collaboration with team members on the design of the products
• Participation in team meetings and contribution to team discussions and problem-solving
• Maintenance of accurate and organized records of experimental data and results
• Development of small hardware components (electronics, firmware) is possible

Requirements

• Finished or currently enrolled in an MSc degree in material science, physics, mechanical, electrical, or optical engineering or a related field
• Experience in an optical, chemical, or similar laboratory
• Understanding basic optics and physics principles
• Experience in programming and data analysis
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience in electronics is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the field of liquid lenses
• Gain hands-on experience with experimental design and data analysis
• Exposure to a fast-paced, innovative R&D environment
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Potential for future employment opportunities

Join Us for a Technology Development Internship!

Are you seeking a challenging internship in a cutting-edge tech environment? Are you eager to apply your skills to help bring innovative products to life? If so, we would love to meet you!

Please note: We do NOT engage with personal agencies for this position.