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Intern

Posted on Aug. 15, 2024 by Abbott Laboratories

  • Zürich, Switzerland
  • Salary not available
  • Full Time

Intern

Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is part of the medical device division of Abbott Laboratories, a fortune 500 company with over 115’000 employees worldwide. 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.

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. We are looking for a motivated and talented

Intern to join our team.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Performs entry-level professional business support/administrative work, gradually increasing in level of difficulty and responsibility as on-the-job/formal training is received.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The range of tasks of an R&D intern includes the following activities:

  • Create CAD models and drawings, assembly of prototypes and functionals models

  • carry out tests and measurements including evaluation and documentation of results

  • performing FE-simulation

  • manufacturing of mechanical parts (turning and milling)

  • layout and assembly of printed circuits boards

  • programming (python, C++/C#, etc.)

  • provide support for R&D routine tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Major/Field of Study or High School Diploma / GED

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!

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Advertised until:
Sept. 14, 2024


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