Your task is to actively participate in the development and testing of prototypes for novel methods and products related to wood building structures and structural connectors. Existing concepts need to be evaluated and refined, followed by a proof-of-concept under laboratory and job-site conditions. This is an interdisciplinary technology task with focus on hands-on mentality and the spirit to think outside the box. Start date is flexible to the student's availability, duration for 6-12 months.
Tasks
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary development and marketing team on challenges in the wood construction industry.
- Develop connectors for wood structures and other innovative solutions.
- Follow the development process from idea to implementation.
- Contribute significantly to developing, testing, and optimizing concepts for new products, including all phases from design to final validation.
- Engage in interdisciplinary engineering activities such as ideation for solutions, mechanical design, structural calculations, and understanding interdependencies with connections.
- Perform mechanical laboratory work, data processing and analysis, and enhance usability.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in civil engineering or structural engineering, ideally with a focus on structural design in wood construction for the whole internship period.
- Knowledge and practical experience in the field of wood construction.
- Willingness and creativity in finding solutions for interdisciplinary technical challenges.
- Passion for innovation and product development.
- A proactive approach and self-reliant personality.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent English skills (German skills advantageous).
Benefits
- Connection with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect.
- Employee groups actively supporting causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Leisure activities such as mountain biking and tennis.
- Opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally.
- Shared e-bikes, on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, free parking, fuel discounts, meditation/relaxation rooms, and Hilti tool rental service.
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Das Team
You will be part of an interdisciplinary development and marketing team, collaborating closely with experts in the field.