Intern RDI Academy (Global Testing & Technology group) — Straumann
NewCHF 50'000 - 76'000
Straumann · Basel (BS)
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 50'000 - 76'000
Role overview
We are looking for an intern to join our Global Technology and Testing Group in Metallurgy for 6 months.
This internship offers hands-on experience in a professional testing laboratory, supporting metallographic, mechanical, and surface investigations for products in the medical device/dental field. Internship Purpose:
Support the Metallurgy team in preparing, executing, documenting, and evaluating laboratory tests and investigations while learning good laboratory practice in a regulated medical device environment Main Tasks and
- We are looking for an intern to join our Global Technology and Testing Group in Metallurgy for 6 months.
- This internship offers hands-on experience in a professional testing laboratory, supporting metallographic, mechanical, and surface investigations for products in the medical device/dental field. Internship Purpose:
- Prepare and perform metallographic testing, including sample preparation, embedding, grinding, polishing, etching, microscopy, and photo documentation.
- Support mechanical testing activities on materials, components, or products according to defined test plans and procedures.
- of the internship:
Main responsibilities
- Prepare and perform metallographic testing, including sample preparation, embedding, grinding, polishing, etching, microscopy, and photo documentation.
- Support mechanical testing activities on materials, components, or products according to defined test plans and procedures.
- Conduct surface investigations and material characterization using available laboratory methods and equipment.
- Record, organize, and evaluate test data accurately; prepare images, summaries, and test-related documentation.
- Support general laboratory activities such as sample handling, equipment monitoring, consumables management, and test-order administration.
- Collaborate with scientists, and cross-functional partners to communicate results and observations clearly. Education:
- Graduate or postgraduate technical/scientific degree program, such as mechanical engineering, life sciences or equivalent. Requirements:
What the company offers
- of the internship:
Application process
- Interest in metallurgy, material characterization, laboratory testing, and medical device or dental applications.
- Familiarity with metallographic methods, mechanical testing, microscopy, surface investigation, or materials laboratory work is an advantage.
- Ability to work carefully with technical documentation and follow detailed procedures and good documentation practice.
- Good laboratory practice, including attention to safety, cleanliness, traceability, and accurate data recording.
- Practical experience in the field of testing engineering and product development, being able to work in real world applications and projects
- Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced engineers and professionals in the medical device/dental field
- Opportunities to learn about various technical topics, including computer modeling and simulation, statistics, material science, manufacturing, design
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Employment Type: Intern Alternative Locations: Switzerland : Basel Travel Percentage: 0
Company and context
- Good organization skills and the ability to manage several laboratory tasks in parallel.
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written, and experienced with MS Office tools. Knowledge of German is an advantage Personal Attributes:
- Collaborative attitude, flexible, agile and proactive
- Analytical way of working, should have attention to detail and a strong sense of accuracy
- Strong interpersonal skills (high empathy, active listening, motivated) Strong commitment on achieving results
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, being able to communicate complex technical content / processes to different target audiences
Additional details
- This internship offers hands-on experience in a professional testing laboratory, supporting metallographic, mechanical, and surface investigations for products in the medical device/dental field. Internship Purpose:
- Support the Metallurgy team in preparing, executing, documenting, and evaluating laboratory tests and investigations while learning good laboratory practice in a regulated medical device environment
- Collaborate with scientists, and cross-functional partners to communicate results and observations clearly.
- Graduate or postgraduate technical/scientific degree program, such as mechanical engineering, life sciences or equivalent.
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written, and experienced with MS Office tools. Knowledge of German is an advantage Personal Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills (high empathy, active listening, motivated) Strong commitment on achieving results Benefits of the internship:
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Employment Type: Intern Alternative Locations: Switzerland : Basel Travel Percentage: 0 Requisition ID: 21294
Notes and original content
- This internship offers hands-on experience in a professional testing laboratory, supporting metallographic, mechanical, and surface investigations for products in the medical device/dental field.
- Internship Purpose:
- Main Tasks and
- Responsibilities:
- Requirements:
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written, and experienced with MS Office tools.
- Knowledge of German is an advantage
- Personal Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills (high empathy, active listening, motivated)
- Strong commitment on achieving results
