Intern R&D

Key information

  • Publication date:27 January 2026
  • Workload:100%
  • Contract type:Permanent position
  • Place of work:Zurich

Job summary

Thoratec Switzerland GmbH, part of Abbott Laboratories, leads in medical devices. Join a dynamic team in Zurich, where innovation meets heart health!

Tasks

  • Perform entry-level R&D tasks with increasing complexity and responsibility.
  • Use CAD for creating models and drawings for projects.
  • Build test fixtures and conduct mechanical and electrical evaluations.

Skills

  • Engineering student in Mechanical or Electrical disciplines.
  • Hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving and CAD skills.

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<p><b>Thoratec Switzerland GmbH</b> is part of the medical device division of A<b>bbott Laboratories</b>, a fortune 500 company with over 115’000 employees worldwide.</p><p></p><p>We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology. Our life-saving systems, which we develop and manufacture in Zurich, are used for advanced heart failure patients needing short- or long-term circulatory support.</p><p></p><p>Our location in the heart of the city of Zurich has around 130 employees in the areas of development, quality and production of the CentriMag system and the HeartMate 3.</p><p></p><p>We are looking for a motivated and talented <b>Intern</b> to join our team for <b>6 months.</b></p><p></p><p><b>MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE</b></p><p></p><p>Performs entry-level R&D work, gradually increasing in level of difficulty and responsibility as on-the-job/formal training is received.</p><p></p><p>We are looking for a smart engineering student that has proven interest and experience in practical hands-on work. This position will involve mechanical and electrical engineering tasks, so it’s a great opportunity for widely interested and skilled individuals.</p><p></p><p><b>MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p></p><p>The range of tasks of an R&D intern includes the following activities:</p><ul><li><p>Use CAD to create models and drawings</p></li><li><p>Build and assemble test fixtures for electrical and mechanical verification activities</p></li><li><p>Prepare and build test samples for electrical and mechanical evaluations</p></li><li><p>Carry out tests and measurements including evaluation and documentation of results in technical reports</p></li><li><p>Provide support for R&D routine tasks</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><p></p><p><b>Education</b></p><ul><li><p>Mechanical or Electrical Engineering student</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Do you have what it takes? Then send us your application including motivation letter, curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation and diplomas today. We are looking forward to meeting you in the heart of Zurich!</p><p></p><p>Please follow our Career site and check for available openings:</p><p>Abbott Jobs | Apply Now | Abbott Laboratories Careers</p><p></p><p></p>

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