- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Internship
Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Electronics Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and debugging electronic hardware. Working alongside senior engineers, you’ll contribute across the development cycle—from schematic and PCB design through prototyping, testing, debugging, and documentation.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Build, assemble, test, and debug prototype circuits and PCB assemblies.
- Assist with schematic capture and PCB design.
- Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators for testing and troubleshooting.
- Support soldering, rework, and other hands-on laboratory activities.
- Develop and test firmware for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
- Analyse test results and document designs, tests, and project progress.
- Work with senior engineers to troubleshoot technical issues and improve hardware performance.
- Follow engineering and laboratory safety procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field.
- Understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
- Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or Eagle.
- Hands-on experience with electronics lab equipment and basic soldering.
- Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or similar.
- Familiarity with STM32, ESP32, Arduino, or other microcontrollers.
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, or USB is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Hands-on experience through university, robotics, or personal electronics projects is highly valued.
- EU citizenship required.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Generous holiday allowance
- Car parking
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Mental health and wellbeing support
About Auterion
We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.
At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.