If you are an electronics or software engineering student who enjoys hands-on R&D, this IAESTE internship in Switzerland puts you inside the innovation team of a traditional Swiss engineering company. You will carry out validation, verification, and system tests on refrigeration systems, work closely with firmware developers, and help optimise the quality of firmware and system algorithms, all in a well-paid, research-driven environment.
About the Company
As a traditional Swiss company, the host has been committed to the highest quality for 50 years, developing and manufacturing durable tools and accessories. Starting with analogue installation aids, it has grown over the past few years into an innovative full-range supplier for professional refrigeration and air conditioning technicians. The company offers consistently high-quality hoses, pressure gauges, vacuum pumps, suction units, condensate pumps, tools, and accessories required for installation.
About the Role
The host is looking for a student interested in carrying out validation, verification, and system tests on refrigeration systems for the products developed by the innovation team. Working closely with the firmware developers, you will help optimise the quality of the firmware and the algorithms for the system functions.
๐ฌ Carry out validation, verification, and system tests on refrigeration systems
๐ค Work closely with firmware developers to optimise firmware quality
โ๏ธ Help refine the algorithms behind the system functions
๐ก Contribute creatively to the development process at all levels and put forward your own ideas
Creativity, active contribution to the development process, and a passion for sharing your own ideas are essential for this challenging role.
Who Can Apply
This internship is for students in Electronics Engineering or Computer Software and Hardware Engineering who have completed at least two years of study.
๐ Knowledge of electronics, firmware, and testing
๐ฃ๏ธ English (good, B1 or B2) or German (good, B1 or B2)
๐ An EU/EFTA passport is required
Work Details
๐ Location: Switzerland (on-site, research and development environment)
โณ Duration: 20 to 26 weeks, within 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 (latest possible start date 1 November 2026)
๐ Working hours: 40 per week, 8 per day
๐ต Gross pay: 2,575 CHF per month (with approximately 10% social security AHV/IV deduction)
๐ท๏ธ Reference number: CH-2026-000065
Living and Lodging
๐ Estimated cost of lodging: around 850 CHF per month
๐ถ Estimated cost of living, including lodging: around 1,650 CHF per month
How to Apply
Applications are made through IAESTE. Apply via the official IAESTE listing, quoting the reference number CH-2026-000065. Students apply through their home country's IAESTE national committee.
๐ Apply here: https://iaeste.org/internships/ch-2026-000065
Deadline
12 July 2026
Links
๐ Internship and how to apply: https://iaeste.org/internships/ch-2026-000065
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