IAESTE Internships

Location

Switzerland

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

CH-2026-000224

Students Requirements

General discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Completed Years of Study

2

Fields of Study

Languages

English Good (B1, B2)

German Good (B1, B2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

- Ability to work in a team- Previous practical experience needed

Work Details

Duration

26 - 52 Weeks

Within These Dates

01.04.2026 - 30.04.2027

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

2300 CHF / month

Working Hours

42.0 per week / 8.4 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE LC Zurich

Cost of lodging

850 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

The ZHAW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. Their institutes and centres collaborate with business partners to implement innovative research and development projects and deliver services. The ongoing results are incorporated directly into the curriculum and ensure well-founded and practice-oriented courses.The Institute of Product Development and Production Technologies (IPP) researches and supplies knowledge to aid the development of sustainable solutions in product development and production technology. We are committed to transforming the economy from a linear to a circular economy and offer expertise, experience and infrastructure in circular economy design, product development, digitalisation of machines, additive manufacturing and manufacturing laboratory.You will work in product and process development. Focal points of this activity area are product innovation, development, construction, production, documentation and organisation in the product process with a holistic approach to observation. They address the product process starting from the idea, handling and transformation of 3D data and continuing through to the integrated product in the form of function models, prototypes and testing facilities. Your tasks will include:- CAD designs (Catia / 3D Experience)- Structural Optimization- Creative brainstorming - Calculations- Feasibility studies- Testing- Operation of Rapid Prototyping Machines (3D-Printers, Laser-Cutter, Plasma-Cutter, etc.)Monthly gross salary depends on study level

Deadline

27.10.2025