Staefa, Switzerland

Practical Trainee - Manufacturing Process Development (m/f/d)

Location: Stäfa, Switzerland

Fulltime, 6–9 Months

Our team develops and optimizes manufacturing processes, defines production parameters, supports ongoing products in production, and collaborates closely with manufacturing sites around the world. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a motivated Practical Trainee who is eager to apply scientific knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.

In this role, you will support our team in investigating and understanding complex material systems used in hearing aid manufacturing. A particular focus will be on the protection of solder joints against corrosion through specialized coating technologies.

Your Responsibilities

• Characterize and evaluate material systems, solder joints, and protective coating technologies
• Support the development of internal testing standards for corrosion protection technologies
• Conduct laboratory experiments, technology analyses, and feasibility studies
• Organize and perform various measurements in our test and analysis laboratory
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and measurement results
• Prepare technical reports and documentation

Your Profile

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in Materials Science, Physical Chemistry or a related scientific or engineering discipline
• Strong interest in materials, manufacturing technologies, and laboratory work
• Analytical and structured way of thinking
• Independent and proactive working style
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (German is a plus)
• First exposure to laboratory testing and technical documentation
• Knowledge of material characterization methods is a plus

What We Offer

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.

We can offer you a new challenge, with interesting tasks and much more – including an open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, support for further training and development, opportunities to take on responsibility, and an excellent range of foods, sports and cultural facilities.

• A hands-on role with real impact on manufacturing processes and product reliability
• Access to modern laboratories and testing equipment #LI-NB1