Limula SA is a Life Science start-up based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Our company was established with the mission to help bring the most personalised cancer treatments to the patients in need, at reasonable cost, wherever they are. To achieve this goal, our multidisciplinary team provides a unique cell processing solution that enables the production of highly personalised therapies at scale, through automation.

We have the ambition to grow our team with a proactive approach to excellence and diversity, adding more passion and know-how with every individual we bring on board.

INTERN - MECHANICATRONIC ENGINEERING

(F/M, 60-100%)

Location: Biopôle, Epalinges, Switzerland

Start Date: 15 APRIL 2025 or later

You want to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven start-up environment? You have a passion for innovation, want to make a significant contribution to an ambitious project and be rewarded with opportunities? You are flexible and dedicated, ready to tackle challenges and broaden your skill set? This internship is for you!

Position Summary

To support Limula in the development of the best possible solution for automated cell therapy manufacturing, we are currently looking for a highly motivated intern to assist the engineering team with day-to-day activities. Limula offers paid internships as a path to potential future positions within the company.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of components and sub-systems

o    Paper and CAD design of components and sub-systems for a technologically advanced instrument with biotechnology applications ensuring they meet performance & functional requirements.

• Firmware development

o    Generate low level firmware architecture and code to pilot automated systems.

• Rapid prototyping using 3D printers, laser cutters and classical workshop tools.

o    Utilize fast prototyping technology to create functional models of mechanical components and sub-systems, facilitating quick iteration and evaluation of design ideas.

• Design and development of testing and verification procedures.

o    Develop testing procedures to validate the reliability and robustness of novel designs, ensuring their performance under various conditions.

• Assist in design of advanced mechatronic systems

o    Collaborate with the team to support the design, development and testing of mechatronics systems, combining mechanical and electronic elements to create integrated and functional systems.

Requirements

• Creative, pro-active, self-motivated, flexible personality, ready to assume a wide variety of tasks are a must taking precedence over your hard skills. Critical thinking, scientific approach to problem solving.
• Capacity to adjust quickly to changing priorities. Self-starter and maker mentality. Reliable, trustworthy, with a sustained capacity to meet deadlines.
• Studying for a university degree – or freshly graduated – Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Microtechnology Engineering or equivalent training.
• Knowledge and proficiency with one or some of the following tools: SolidWorks, KiCAD, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Nucleo boards, is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage your time and to-do lists.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, solution-oriented mentality.
• Working proficiency in written and spoken English and French. Other languages a plus.
• Willing and able to work on-site at Biopôle, Lausanne, Switzerland. Part-time remote available.

Limula offers

• Minimum 6 months internship, competitive internship remuneration according to Swiss standards.
• Opportunity to work in the cell and gene therapy industry, one of the most exciting fast growing medical fields. Strong value

• Company mission that aims to impact the lives of patients with life threatening conditions.
• Innovative and multidisciplinary project, at the interface between engineering and biology.
• Fast-paced, highly stimulating environment with a collaborative atmosphere.
• Unique opportunity to join a company at an early stage, with avenues for career development.
• Respectful and equal opportunity work environment, in a world-class location.

Limula strives to build a diverse team, and particularly encourages women to apply.

Submit your resume and a motivation letter for this position, in a single pdf file.

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, so don’t delay!