R&D Engineer Intern (6 months)

Position Type

Full-time

Workload

100

Location

Zurich, Switzerland

Team

R&D HW

Hiring Manager

Jerome Zemp

Posting Date

October 12, 2026

Your Mission

At MaxWell Biosystems, we develop advanced instrumentation for neuroscience and life sciences applications. Our instruments consist of custom-designed CMOS-based sensor devices, a recording system with FPGAs and other electronic and mechanical components as well as software for data acquisition and analysis. The internship project involves abroad variety of tasks and challenges. Ranging from mechanical designing to testing electrical readout circuits and collaborating with hardware suppliers. We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to implement and work on some of these challenging tasks.

‍

‍

Your Profile

  • Bachelor or Master studies in mechanical or electrical engineering, physics, or related discipline
  • Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g Solidworks)
  • Experience carrying out experiments, analyzing data and documenting results
  • Interest in hands-on work, such as building, assembling, and testing prototypes
  • Basic knowledge with electronics or PCB design is a plus
  • Interest in the field of neuroscience and biotechnology
  • Valid work permit for Switzerland required

Our Current Tech Stack

Apply

Are you motivated, innovative and committed to delivering first-rate performance? Have you ever wanted to workwith cutting-edge technology involving both engineering and biology? Do you enjoy working in an international,multidisciplinary, and diverse team? Then we might have a position for you. Join MaxWell Biosystems in innovating the future of electrophysiology for drug discovery and basic research.

‍

We look forward to receiving your application documents (cover letter, CV, and transcripts) by email at hr@mxwbio.com.

Deadline to apply is