At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

As an Intern in the Operational Excellence (OPEX) team, you will support key initiatives and projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and team productivity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to meaningful projects involving data analysis, digital tools, and process improvements.

This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to develop your analytical and operational skills while gaining practical experience in operational excellence within a global MedTech manufacturing environment.
 
Internship details:
•    Start date: September 1, 2026
•    Location: Tolochenaz, Switzerland 
•    Duration: 6 months
•    Working hours: 40 hours per week
•    Work model: on-site

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
•    Support the deployment of simulation solutions for manufacturing lines. 
•    Contribute to the assessment of projects impacting processes, equipment, or FTEs (Full-Time Equivalents), enabling scenario evaluation and estimation of potential savings.
•    Assist with data analysis, reporting, and visualization to support operational decision-making.

Required Knowledge and Skills: 
•    Pursuing a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
•    Fluency in French, Good command of English (minimum B2)
•    Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to work with large datasets and prepare analyses
•    High motivation to learn and interest in manufacturing operations, digital solutions, or project management
•    Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical mindset

Would be a plus:
•    Experience with simulation/modeling tools (e.g., Python, Simul8, Arena, AnyLogic, or similar)
•    Programming experience (e.g., Python, VBA, or similar)
•    Ability to work effectively in a team and a proactive approach to problem solving 

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here