IAESTE Internships

Location

Switzerland

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

CH-2025-000243

Students Requirements

General discipline

Physics and Physical Sciences

Completed Years of Study

2

Fields of Study

Optics/Optical Sciences
Experimental Physics/Applied Physics

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

Basic ability to interpret manufacturing drawings, ideally with knowledge of ISO 10110; Experience with Python for data analysis & automation tasks.Creative & analytical thinker with a broad technical interest, well-organised & capable of working independently; Practical, hands-on approach with a communicative & solution-oriented mindset; Exposure to project work in regulated environments (e.g., food, medical, aerospace) is considered a plus.

Work Details

Duration

20 - 26 Weeks

Within These Dates

01.07.2025 - 30.04.2026

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

3100 CHF / month

Working Hours

42.0 per week / 8.4 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE

Cost of lodging

800 CHF / month

Cost of living

1650 CHF / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

Any student with Non-EU/EFTA nationality needs an official letter from their university, confirming that the internship is compulsory (required for visa/work permit).

Work description

With innovative and high-quality products and solutions, BUCHI makes a valuable contribution to the health and safety of people and the environment. As a leading global supplier of laboratory equipment and solutions for chemical-pharmaceutical research, food and feed, and environmental analysis, we create added value for our customers and the society.We are offering an exciting internship opportunity within our innovative product development team focused on near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. We are looking for a motivated intern to support us across hardware-related areas, including physics, spectroscopy, and optics, while also assisting in project coordination tasks.You will work alongside experienced researchers (mainly physicists, optical engineers and data scientists), gaining hands-on experience in optical system design, with a particular focus on spectroscopic instrumentation. This role offers the chance to engage with both internal development teams and external partners in optics and systems engineering.Your responsibilities will include helping to draft requirement specifications and functional briefs for work packages assigned to internal teams or external service providers. You’ll also contribute to reviewing and verifying technical deliverables.The role involves close collaboration with multiple disciplines and offers direct exposure to the full R&D process.Your Tasks- Plan and execute test campaigns for optical components and subsystems with a strong sense of ownership.- Document your work and analyse test results, always aligned with project goals.- Collaborate closely with external suppliers and development partners, keeping communication clear and effective.- Verify and evaluate the performance of externally sourced components and systems.- Contribute your insights to interdisciplinary project teams, bringing physics, optics, and data together.- Help define and refine instrument requirement documents, shaping future system designs.- Explore and assess new technologies that could enhance future products.- Serve as a hands-on problem solver in production, ensuring technical issues are addressed quickly and effectively.Salary depending on your level of study.

Deadline

11.06.2025