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A Day in the Life

Join the Equipment Development team in Tolochenaz and contribute to the development of next-generation manufacturing, testing, and inspection technologies that help ensure the highest quality standards for Medtronic’s life-saving medical devices. During this internship, you will gain hands-on experience in industrial vision systems, artificial intelligence, and automation while working alongside experienced engineers to develop and evaluate innovative image acquisition and analysis solutions. 

Internship details:
•    Start date: 1st September 2026
•    Location: Tolochenaz, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
•    Duration: 6 months
•    Working hours: 40h/week
•    Work model: Onsite

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
•    Support the evaluation and selection of industrial vision hardware, including cameras, optics, and lighting systems.
•    Assist with the setup and integration of image acquisition equipment and prototype vision systems.
•    Help develop image processing and AI solutions using computer vision and machine learning tools.
•    Support data preparation, model testing, and performance analysis to improve defect detection and inspection accuracy.
•    Assist with technical documentation, feasibility studies, and presentation of project results to engineering stakeholders.

Required knowledge and skills:
•     Recently graduated or pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Vision, Industrial Informatics, Microtechnology, Robotics, Automation, Computer Science, or a related engineering field
•    Fluency in French and English
•    Basic to intermediate programming skills in Python or C++
•    Familiarity with computer vision, image processing, or machine learning concepts
•    Strong analytical thinking and collaboration skills

Would be a plus:
•    Experience with AI/computer vision frameworks
•    Knowledge of industrial cameras, optics, or imaging systems.
•    Experience working on research, academic, or personal projects related to AI, machine vision, or automation.

 

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. 

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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.
 

 

Pay range: 1500-3000 CHF gross monthly (based on qualifications)