R&D Mechatronics Intern

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.Duration: 6 month internshipLocation: Onsite - TolochenazMonthly Salary: CHF 2'000Lunaphore is now part of the Spatial Biology Division of Bio-Techne. Lunaphore provides solutions based on a groundbreaking chip technology that can extract spatial proteomic and transcriptomic data from tumors and other tissues, transforming any assay into multiplex spatial biology with an intuitive approach.As anR&D intern in the mechanical and system team, you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop and industrialize our upcoming generation of instruments. Your role will involve investigations of new systems to embed in our instrument, to design 3D models, to prototype, assemble and test your solutions. Based on your analysis, you will contribute to decision-making for the next development steps.Your ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the design, the assembly, and the testing of new systems for our next generation of instruments.Document and present results in a comprehensive manner.Support R&D engineers in multidisciplinary projects linked to the current and next generation of instruments.By the end of your internship, you will have gained valuable hands-on experience in the development and industrialization of automated microfluidic platforms for the research industry.QualificationsCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, microtechnology, automation, robotics, mechatronics or electrical engineering.Prior experience with CAD software and prototyping is required.Prior knowledge in microfluidics, microscopy and lab work is a plus.Prior knowledge in creation of test benches involving sensors is a plus (for ex. arduino based).Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts.A dynamic, enthusiastic, and organized individual, comfortable in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.A team player who can also work independently.Fluency in French and English is required.If you are eager to gain hands-on experience in microfluidic development within a dynamic industrial environment, we would love to hear from youWhy Join Bio-TechneWe offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.We invest in our employees' financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.