R&D Intern - Digital Inspection Processes & Analytics (80-100%)

About the job

Electricity powers our lives. And we move electricity. Every day, we commit ourselves to the security of supply on the grid side in Switzerland. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, our employees ensure a powerful and reliable electricity grid.

We are looking for reinforcement at our headquarters in Aarau immediately as

R&D Intern - Digital Inspection Processes & Analytics (80-100%) - 1528

Ensure electricity in Switzerland

In this versatile position, you support the further development of modern, data-driven inspection and analysis processes for our facilities. This includes all steps from data collection through automated processing to evaluation. You work in a team on conceptual tasks for new technical solutions, including autonomous systems such as drones, as well as on the validation of an AI-based computer vision model that assesses the condition of our assets. You also participate in the planning and support of proof of concepts and help evaluate their added value for existing processes. These include, among others:

• structured analysis and preparation of data
• co-development of test concepts and evaluation logics
• working with digital models and imaging data
• coordination and alignment with internal and external project partners
• monitoring, model testing and validation in collaboration with the project partner as well as assessment of the model's applicability for the Swissgrid concept

This is how you make a difference

For this position, we are looking for you as a team player with a reliable, structured, and quality-conscious way of working. Additionally, you bring the following:

• Completed bachelor's degree (or close to completion) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering studies, computer science, or a similar field
• Ideally, first experience in asset management for technical equipment in the electricity distribution network
• Familiarity with electrical energy systems
• Very good English skills; good German skills are an advantage

This is how we inspire you

We offer diverse and exciting tasks in a company unique to Switzerland and a modern working environment in close proximity to the train station in Aarau. In addition, you benefit from the following perks with us:

• Flexible working hours (42 hours per week), including home office options
• 25-30 working days of vacation as well as company holidays between Christmas and New Year
• Advanced social benefits and an attractive pension fund
• Opportunities for professional development

About us

The interdisciplinary team consists of members from the Research & Digitalisation team and the technical Asset Management. We work together with partners on projects aimed at using artificial intelligence to support the assessment of the condition of the facilities. We are curious, eager to learn, and believe in solving problems with a scientific approach. Integrating new technologies into our core business as well as questioning and rethinking existing things drives us.

On our website, you can find more information: Binoculars used to be needed, but today, drones can take over.