R&D Intern - Materials Testing & Product Development, m/f/d

Located at ETH Zürich, Campus Hönggerberg (ZH)
6 to 12 months | temporary | start Summer 2026

At qCella, we revolutionize the way products are heated, such as automotive interiors, wearable technology, and pain-relieving solutions. As a pioneering hardware startup from ETH Zurich, we are committed to introducing innovative materials for resistive heating applications and beyond. Our mission is to replace the outdated heating wire technology with our cutting-edge, homogenously heating, paper-thin, flexible, and easily shape-customizable heating mats, offering unparalleled versatility and efficiency.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about innovation, sustainability, and technology? Join our dynamic R&D team as an intern and gain hands-on experience in a start-up environment that’s shaping the future of heating technology. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking setting.

As an intern, you will actively contribute to ongoing R&D initiatives. Your tasks will include:

• Developing and testing new paper-based products and technologies
• Support the establishment of analysis and testing procedures
• Conduct laboratory experiments and analyze research data
• Participating in project planning and team meetings
• Presenting project outcomes to internal stakeholders and the R&D team
• Collaborating closely with engineers, researchers, and fellow interns to build prototypes

• Interdisciplinary Student in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering with interest and experience in Chemistry/Materials, Chemistry with interested and experience in Electrical Engineering, or a similar field
• Experience in project work (academic and/or industry) is an advantage
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Work permit in Switzerland, Citizen of a Schengen member country or students currently enrolled in a Swiss university with a mandatory internship requirement as part of their curriculum
• High social skills, good team player, ability to work independently, and high sense of responsibility

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute to industry advancements.
• Exciting behind-the-scenes look at a startup environment
• Friendly and fun team

Join qCella AG as an R&D Intern in Paper Technology and contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic, small-team environment. Apply with your CV and a short motivation letter explaining in a few sentences why you want this position and what motivates you to intern at qCella.