Location: Basel, Switzerland; #LI-Hybrid (Fridays remote)

This internship is for 6 to 12 months and offers the opportunity to start immediately.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities:

• CT scan & Tolerance Analysis:
• Perform dimensional checks and confirm theoretical assumptions using CT scanning technology.
• Analyze tolerance stack-ups to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Power Spring Development:
• Support material selection and process definition for power spring components.
• Collaborate on prototype testing and performance evaluation.
• Medical Device Characterization:
• Characterize assembly performance of plastic components and sub-assemblies.
• Document findings and provide recommendations for design improvements.

Essential Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with medical devices is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English is a must; knowledge of French or German is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Desirable Requirements:

• Familiarity with tolerance analysis and mechanical testing is desirable.
• CAD knowledge (e.g., SolidWorks) is a plus.

Benefits and Rewards:

Exposure to cutting-edge medical device development.

Mentorship from experienced engineers in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Opportunity to contribute to projects that impact patient safety and product performance.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Our recruitment decisions are based on selecting the best person for the job, regardless of gender, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability.

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Application deadline: January 21 EOB.

Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards