Intern - Verification Testing & Defect Resolution

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The Position

Welcome to the Integration and Verification (HIVE) team. We are currently involved in developing and testing the next generation of an in vitro diagnostic analyzer and looking for a motivated intern to embed within our squad. In this role, you will be the bridge between finding system anomalies and driving them to resolution, ensuring our hardware and software seamlessly integrate to deliver life-saving diagnostic results. 

The Opportunity

• Test Case Creation for Defect Verification: You will design, write, and document specific test cases tailored to verify defect resolution (HW, SW). 

• Support Root Cause Analysis: You will support R&D squads in Root Cause Analysis by designing experiments, executing tests, and analyzing the data.

• Hands-on Testing: You will execute verification tests on systems, combining software workflows with physical hardware interactions.

• Support Regression Testing: You will work closely with the team to conduct regression testing, ensuring that newly implemented fixes have not introduced secondary issues or unexpected side effects elsewhere in the system. 

• Documentation & Reporting: You will also document test results and report findings back to the R&D squads.

Who You Are

• Academic Background: You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or or you graduated within the last 12 months.

• Programming Skills: You have a solid foundational knowledge of Python (used for test automation or data analysis).

• Systemic Thinking: You possess a strong analytical mindset with the ability to understand how complex hardware and software components interact within a single system.

• Domain Affinity: Your interest and/or experience in the medical device/medtech sector is a strong plus.

• Methodical Approach: You pay high attention to detail and have a structured, systematic way of solving problems.

• Languages: You speak fluent English (Project and team language); German is beneficial, but not strictly required.

Additional Information

• This is an internship with a duration of 6-12 months located in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, with an 80% on-site presence.

• Due to regulations non-EU/EFTA citizens must provide a certificate from the university as part of the application documents, stating that an internship is mandatory.

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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