R&D Internship Software AI Engineering

Etel; Môtiers NE; On-site; CHF 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month internship

International environment

Hands-on AI experience

Exposure to MS AI technologies

Job summary

ETEL, a global leader in high-performance motion control and mechatronic systems, offers a 6-month internship in an international, high-tech environment. You will work on AI assistants, developer productivity tools, and get hands-on with LLMs, Git workflows, and Azure/VS Code practices.

Under experienced guidance, you will contribute to AI assistant development, custom AI solutions, and integration of AI capabilities into engineering workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in a relevant field as listed in the profile.
• Strong programming skills in C#, C++, Python; Bash/PowerShell scripting familiarity.
• Experience with AI frameworks and vector search concepts.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Docker).
• Fluent English; French a plus.

Responsibilities

• AI Assistant Development – Maintain and enhance Comet 5 Assistant with new features and UX improvements.
• Custom AI Solutions – Develop AI-based tools using GETAI technologies.
• Developer Tools Engineering – Improve Kilo IDE and VS Code extensions for ETEL software.
• Integration & Automation – Embed AI into development workflows to boost productivity and quality.
• Testing & Quality Assurance – Implement automated tests and ensure reliability.
• Documentation & Collaboration – Create technical docs and work with teams to improve processes.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Scripting (Bash/PowerShell)

Git

CI/CD

AI frameworks (PyTorch, HuggingFace)

English

Education

Bachelor / Master in computer science, electronics, mechanical engineering or similar fields

Tools

Docker

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

VS Code

Job description

ETEL is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance motion control components and high-end mechatronic motion systems based in Môtiers, and 100% dedicated to direct drive solutions. We currently call upon a growing diversity of skills which take part in the exciting adventure of our international activity. Contribute to our growth!

We are looking for

A curious, methodical, and organized person with a passion for AI technologies, software development, and developer productivity tools. A team player with strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with engineers across multiple disciplines.

We offer you

• A 6-month internship in an open and dynamic midsize employer within an international environment, a modern and innovative high-tech company.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI assistants and developer productivity solutions used by engineers across the organization.
• Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Microsoft AI technologies, and other AI custom software development.
• Exposure to modern development tools and practices including Git, CI/CD, Azure, VS Code, and so on…

Under the guidance of experienced developers and aligned with your skills, interests, and business needs, you will contribute to:

• AI Assistant Development – Maintain and enhance the Comet 5 Assistant through new features, workflow optimization, and user experience improvements.
• Custom AI Solutions – Develop AI-based tools using GETAI technologies to automate engineering tasks and support business processes.
• Developer Tools Engineering – Enhance the Kilo development environment and associate VS Code extensions for ETEL software development.
• Integration & Automation – Embed AI capabilities into development workflows to improve productivity and software quality.
• Testing & Quality Assurance – Implement automated testing, validate solutions, and ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Documentation & Collaboration – Produce technical documentation and work closely with engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements.

Your profile

• Bachelor / Master in computer science, electronics, mechanical engineering or similar fields.
• Solid programming skills in C#, C++, Python; comfortable with Bash/PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with AI related frameworks (Agent Framework, PyTorch, HuggingFace) and principles of vector search engines.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), and containerisation (Docker).
• Fluent English; French a plus.