Intern, Mechanical Design – Systems Engineering
Wingtra
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Zürich • Switzerland
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About the role
- Contribute to the mechanical design and development of drone components, payload systems, and assemblies for the WingtraOne and upcoming products
- Assist in CAD modeling, detailed part and assembly drawings, tolerance analysis, and design reviews
- Support prototyping using 3D printing, machining, and other rapid fabrication methods
- Perform testing and validation of mechanical systems, including structural, thermal, and environmental testing
- Participate in field testing of drones to validate hardware performance in real-world conditions
- Participate in root-cause analysis and contribute to iterative design improvements
- Document mechanical designs, test procedures, and design decisions for internal knowledge sharing
- Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, personal feedback sessions as well as company-wide all-hands meetings
Requirements
- Completed your B.Sc. and currently pursuing a M.Sc. in Mechanical / Aerospace / Mechatronics / Robotics Engineering or a related technical field
- Strong foundation in mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Proficient with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Fusion 360)
- Hands-on mindset, comfortable in a workshop or lab environment building and testing prototypes
- Good communication and teamwork skills, good command of spoken and written English
- Self-motivated, curious, and excited to work on real-world hardware challenges
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designCAD modelingtolerance analysis3D printingmachiningtesting and validationstructural testingthermal testingenvironmental testingroot-cause analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillsteamworkself-motivatedcuriosityproblem-solving