Internship Mechatronics Engineer

Develop an automated motion control tuning platform for stepper and BLDC motor applications. Develop PLC software to execute measurement campaigns, collect experimental data, and control the testing workflow. Implement Python-based algorithms for system identification and automatic controller tuning. Establish an end-to-end workflow where tuning parameters are automatically generated and fed back to the motion controller. Define and implement standardized validation procedures to evaluate the performance and robustness of the tuning results. Create technical documentation covering system architecture, algorithms, test procedures, and user guidelines.

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions: integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

As part of our R&D; team, you will work on a real-world challenge: developing an automated controller tuning platform for valve actuation systems. Work closely with specialists in software, automation, electronics, and mechatronics, contributing to a multidisciplinary development project.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.

• Solid understanding of control theory, electrical machines, and mechatronic systems.

• Strong programming skills in PLCs and Python.

• Creative and solution-oriented team player with a hands-on, structured, and systematic approach to problem-solving.

• Good written and spoken English.