University of Applied Sciences Intern Mechanical Engineering (Product Development / Model A)

Villigen PSI

Key information

Publication date:17 January 2026
Workload:100%
Contract type:Internship
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is Switzerland's largest research institute. Join us to work in a dynamic environment focusing on sustainable solutions.

Tasks

Contribute to the design and construction of machines for research facilities.
Analyze scientists' requirements and collaborate on creative solutions.
Apply your knowledge in various departments and gain new skills.

Skills

You will complete your recognized Matura and want to study mechanical engineering.
Be proactive, tech-savvy, and enjoy teamwork.
Engage in an interdisciplinary and innovative research environment.

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The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff.

With the practice-integrated Bachelor’s degree PiBS at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, you can immediately apply the theory you have learned in practice. You work with experienced people from various disciplines on unique projects worldwide. Modern work tools for development, simulation, calculation, and much more are available to you. Furthermore, you get the opportunity to optimally combine study and internship with flexible planning of working days. We are looking for you as

Your tasks

As part of our development team, you work in the areas of conception, design, simulation, manufacturing, project planning, and construction of machines for large research facilities and experimental stations, contributing daily to cutting-edge research
Analyze the requirements of scientists and exchange ideas with the team to develop creative solutions
The expertise you acquire at the University of Applied Sciences can be applied both in design and in other specialist groups such as the workshop or the coordination group
You will have the opportunity to gain insights into other departments and build additional professional skills

Your profile

You will complete the federally recognized Matura this year and want to study mechanical engineering as a practice-integrated Bachelor’s degree PiBS at FHNW
You find the research environment exciting and commit to working with us for four years with at least 40% in Model A
As a technology-enthusiastic and communicative person, you appreciate teamwork and like to contribute proactively

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. We support you in balancing work, study, and personal interests well with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.

For technical inquiries, please contact Jan Hora Tel. +41 56 310 42 81.

We look forward to your online application for the position of University of Applied Sciences Intern Mechanical Engineering (Product Development / Model A) (Index No. 8313-26065).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Adrian Kirsch, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch