Internship/Thesis in Global Engineering Automation

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The Position

In Global Engineering, we act as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) supporting major CAPEX projects and driving automation standardization across our global site network. Modern pharmaceutical manufacturing relies on seamless vertical integration between automation hardware on the shop floor and higher-level IT systems. To accelerate technological development, we are building test environments and standardizing global solutions to ensure robust, future-proof engineering operations across all Roche manufacturing sites.

Your main goal will be to:

• Support global CAPEX projects as an automation Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Build and configure an automation sandpit environment to support the IT integration of physical automation hardware.
• Support the implementation of new approaches for vertical integration across OT and IT layers.
• Drive the standardization of automation architecture and practices across different Roche sites.

The Opportunity

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global pharmaceutical engineering and contribute directly to cutting-edge industrial automation strategies. This will involve:

• Working alongside Global Engineering SMEs to support complex CAPEX projects across the enterprise.
• Designing, setting up, and maintaining an automation sandpit environment to safely test and validate hardware-to-IT integration.
• Evaluating and executing novel approaches to bridge shop-floor hardware with upper-tier IT systems (vertical integration).
• Collaborating with cross-functional global teams to define, roll out, and harmonize automation standards across the site network.
• Documenting system setups and test results to establish best practices for future site deployments.

Who you are

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Life Science (or have graduated no longer than 12 months prior to the start date).
• Practical PLC programming skills for at least one type of PLC platform.
• Solid baseline understanding of Industrial Automation concepts and architectures.
• Basic network knowledge is a plus.
• Good in communicating with people, possess a proactive personality, and have cross-cultural experience to work effectively across global teams.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English is mandatory; German language skills are a plus.

What we offer

• Direct project experience within a global SME team handling high-impact enterprise CAPEX projects.
• Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation hardware and IT integration testing.
• Mentorship and professional guidance from experienced engineering specialists.
• Flexible working hours (full-time).
• Flexible start date for the internship or thesis (depending on academic requirements).

Non-EU/EFTA citizens (m/f/d) must enclose confirmation from their university that they are required to complete a mandatory internship as part of their studies with their application. The letter should also specify the required length of the internship. Please upload this mandatory letter and your enrollment certificate along with your CV .

Please indicate your preferred start date and desired internship duration in your application.

We are looking forward to your application!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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