Working Student, Medical Device Design and Engineering

Piomic Medical

. Develop and evaluate concepts for the packaging, fixation and accessories of a medical device .

Posted 11/10/2026internshipZürich • SwitzerlandEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CAD design and prototyping for medical devices, with a focus on additive manufacturing and compliance with European and US regulatory standards. Strong documentation skills and an independent, structured approach to project development are essential.

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CAD DesignAdditive ManufacturingPrototypingMedical Device DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

CAD3D PrintingPrototypingBasic ElectronicsEmbedded Programming

Soft Skills

Independent WorkingStructured ApproachAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MicrocontrollersRFIDNFC

Certifications & Qualifications

Internship (Praktikumsvertrag)

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesPlasticsSiliconeInjection-Molded PartsRegulated Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and evaluate concepts for the packaging, fixation and accessories of a medical device
Design geometry variants in CAD and produce them using additive manufacturing
Build functional prototypes and demonstrators and test them for handling and fit
Help develop a test setup that recognizes single-use components, from requirements to a working demonstration
Document designs, tests and decisions so they can feed into regulated product development
Contribute designs that become working prototypes used in testing
Gain hands-on experience with medical device development under European and US regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in industrial design, product design, mechanical/medical engineering or a related field
Hands-on skills in CAD and prototyping, including 3D printing
An independent, structured way of working and careful documentation
English
German is a plus
Experience with plastics, silicone or injection-molded parts is nice to have
Basic electronics or embedded programming, for example microcontrollers or RFID/NFC, is nice to have
Interest in regulated products such as medical devices
20 hours/week availability
Internship (Praktikumsvertrag)
12-month contract
3-month probation period

Benefits

Comp & perks

10 days of annual leave
Paid position with competitive pay
Hybrid work
Modern open workspace directly at Zurich HB
Flexible hours that fit around lectures and exams