Intern RDI Academy (Global Testing & Technology group) - #49435

We are looking for an intern to join our Global Technology and Testing Group in Metallurgy for 6 months. This internship offers hands-on experience in a professional testing laboratory, supporting metallographic, mechanical, and surface investigations for products in the medical device/dental field.

Internship Purpose:

Support the Metallurgy team in preparing, executing, documenting, and evaluating laboratory tests and investigations while learning good laboratory practice in a regulated medical device environment

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and perform metallographic testing, including sample preparation, embedding, grinding, polishing, etching, microscopy, and photo documentation.
• Support mechanical testing activities on materials, components, or products according to defined test plans and procedures.
• Conduct surface investigations and material characterization using available laboratory methods and equipment.
• Record, organize, and evaluate test data accurately; prepare images, summaries, and test-related documentation.
• Support general laboratory activities such as sample handling, equipment monitoring, consumables management, and test-order administration.
• Collaborate with scientists, and cross-functional partners to communicate results and observations clearly.

Education:

• Graduate or postgraduate technical/scientific degree program, such as mechanical engineering, life sciences or equivalent.

Requirements:

• Interest in metallurgy, material characterization, laboratory testing, and medical device or dental applications.
• Familiarity with metallographic methods, mechanical testing, microscopy, surface investigation, or materials laboratory work is an advantage.
• Ability to work carefully with technical documentation and follow detailed procedures and good documentation practice.
• Good laboratory practice, including attention to safety, cleanliness, traceability, and accurate data recording.
• Good organization skills and the ability to manage several laboratory tasks in parallel.
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written, and experienced with MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of German is an advantage

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative attitude, flexible, agile and proactive
• Analytical way of working, should have attention to detail and a strong sense of accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills (high empathy, active listening, motivated)
• Strong commitment on achieving results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, being able to communicate complex technical content / processes to different target audiences

Benefits of the internship:

• Practical experience in the field of testing engineering and product development, being able to work in real world applications and projects
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced engineers and professionals in the medical device/dental field
• Opportunities to learn about various technical topics, including computer modeling and simulation, statistics, material science, manufacturing, design

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Intern

Alternative Locations: Switzerland : Basel

Travel Percentage: 0 - 10%

Requisition ID: 21294