R&D Engineer Internship at a MedTech Startup

About Odne

Odne (formerly Lumendo), founded in 2018 and spun out of ETH Zürich and EPFL Lausanne, is on a mission to revolutionize endodontic treatments in the US and EU. Our advanced cleaning technology and light-activated filler help patients keep their natural teeth longer.

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on R&D Engineer Intern to join our team for 6 – 12 months. You’ll work closely with our R&D team on the development and prototyping of next-generation medical devices. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in lab testing, usability engineering, and product development. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates with a strong technical foundation and a passion for medical innovation.

• Prepare and run verification tests to ensure product performance and safety
• Carry out lab work, including sample preparation, test setup, and systematic documentation of results
• Contribute to the design and development of functional prototypes for new medical devices
• Participate in usability engineering activities, including user testing, workflow analysis, and risk assessments (per IEC 62366)
• Troubleshoot and iterate on prototypes based on test findings
• Improve internal lab setups, tools, and processes

• Bachelor’s degree (or studying and close to completion) in a relevant engineering or scientific field (e.g., mechanical, electrical, or life sciences)
• Comfortable working in a lab environment; hands-on experience with prototyping methods and tools
• Working knowledge of lab electronics (e.g., circuit assembly, soldering, sensors)
• Basic software coding skills to get the electronics to work (e.g., Python, C/C++, Arduino, or similar)
• Strong technical understanding. Curious, proactive, and eager to solve real-world problems
• High motivation and sense of responsibility. Independent and well-organized working style
• Outgoing and hands-on personality with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Available full-time for 6 – 12 months

• A meaningful role in developing innovative medical technology
• Hands-on experience in verification testing and usability engineering
• A dynamic startup environment with lots of responsibility, freedom and learning opportunities
• A young, entrepreneurial and motivated team
• Office near Zurich Stettbach train station

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your motivation for joining Odne and highlighting how your experience aligns with our requirements. We are committed to an efficient, fair hiring process and look forward to reviewing your application.

We guarantee a fair and efficient hiring process. For legal reasons, we can only consider candidates of CH or EU nationality or with a valid Swiss work permit.