Intern - Mechanical Engineering
Limula, Switzerland
Job Description
Limula SA is a Life Science start-up based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Our company was established with the mission to help bring the most personalised cancer treatments to the patients in need, at reasonable cost, wherever they are. To achieve this goal, our multidisciplinary team provides a unique cell processing solution that enables the production of highly personalised therapies at scale, through automation.
We have the ambition to grow our team with a proactive approach to excellence and diversity, adding more passion and know-how with every individual we bring on board.
INTERN - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (F/M, 40-100%)
LOCATION: BIOPÔLE, EPALINGES, SWITZERLAND
START DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2023 OR LATER
You want to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven start-up environment? You have a passion for innovation, want to make a significant contribution to an ambitious project and be rewarded with opportunities? You are flexible and dedicated, ready to tackle challenges and broaden your skill set? This internship is for you!
Position Summary
To support Limula in the development of the best possible solution for automated cell therapy manufacturing, we are currently looking for a highly motivated intern to assist the engineering team with day-to-day activities. Limula offers paid internships as a path to potential future positions within the company.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical design of components and sub-systems
- Paper and CAD design of components and sub-systems for a complex instrument with biotechnology applications ensuring they meet performance amp; functional requirements.
- Mechanical dimensioning and 2D drawings for manufacturing
- Generate precise mechanical dimensioning and produce detailed 2D drawings suitable for manufacturing processes, ensuring accurate production of components.
- Design and development of testing and verification procedures
- Develop testing procedures to validate the reliability and robustness of novel components, ensuring their performance under various conditions.
- Assist in design of mechatronic systems
- Collaborate with the team to support the design and development of mechatronics systems, combining mechanical and electronic elements to create integrated and functional systems.
- Rapid prototyping using 3D printers, laser cutters and classical workshop tools
- Utilize fast prototyping technology to create functional models of mechanical components and sub-systems, facilitating quick iteration and evaluation of design ideas.
Requirements
- Studying for a university degree or freshly graduated Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Microengineering or equivalent training.
- Experience working in a similar role would be a plus, ideally in a start-up environment.
- Knowledge and proficiency with SolidWorks a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite.
- Ability to work independently and manage your time and to-do lists.
- Capacity to adjust quickly to changing priorities. Self-starter and maker mentality.
- Reliable, trustworthy, with a sustained capacity to meet deadlines.
- Creative, pro-active, self-motivated, flexible personality, ready to assume a wide variety of tasks.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, solution-oriented mentality.
- Working proficiency in written and spoken English and French. Other languages a plus.
- Willing and able to work on-site at Biopôle, Lausanne, Switzerland. Part-time remote available.
Benefits
Limula offers
- Minimum 6 months internship, competitive internship remuneration according to Swiss standards.
- Company mission that aims to impact the lives of patients with life threatening conditions.
- Innovative and multidisciplinary project, at the interface between engineering and biology.
- Opportunity to work in the CGT industry, one of the most exciting fast growing medical fields.
- Fast-paced, highly stimulating environment with a collaborative atmosphere.
- Unique opportunity to join a company at an early stage, with avenues for career development.
- Respectful and equal opportunity work environment, in a world-class location.
- Limula strives to build a diverse team, and particularly encourages women to apply.
Submit your resume and a motivation letter for this position, in a single pdf file by 15 October 2023.
Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, so don’t delay!
To apply, or to request more information, please contact:
Mr. Omran El Rifaï
www.limula.ch
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