Hydromea is an innovative Swiss underwater robotics and communication company. The company enables subsea data harvesting at scale in the energy, defence, marine science and water-intensive industrial sectors with its patented and industry leading solutions. This solution reduces cost, increases safety of operations and helps driving down CO2 emissions. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of underwater exploration and providing our partners with the tools they need for efficient and sustainable operations and critical submerged asset security.
Your Responsibilities
Building on existing prototypes and Hydromea's background, the intern will contribute to:
● Characterising the performance of current pump prototypes through experimental testing and data analysis
● Identifying optimisation opportunities and iterating on the design
● Supporting or leading the development of a test bench adapted to the project's needs
● Using simulation to understand the gap between predicted and measured performance
● Exploring alternative configurations as a secondary workstream, contributing to Hydromea's broader product knowledge
● Engaging with Real Ice's engineering team to understand field requirements and communicate results
Your Qualifications
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Research shows that some candidates apply only when they meet every requirement listed; we encourage you to apply if the role excites you and you meet most of the criteria below.
Education and experience
● Studying towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
● Understanding of fluid dynamic
● Experience with or strong interest in prototyping, fabrication, and experimental test work
Technical skills
● CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent)
● CFD or hydraulic simulation tools
● Knowledge in electronics (arduino, sensors, breadboard, soldering)
● Prototyping experience (soldering, 3D printing, general workshop tools)
● Knowledge in C++ or MicroPython
How you work
● Organised and self-directed: able to structure your own work in an open-ended project
● Clear communicator: you will work across two engineering teams and interface directly with the end customer
● Curious and pragmatic: ready to navigate uncertainty and make things work in practice
Others
● Fluency in English; French is a plus.
● Must be based in vicinity to Lausanne (this is an on-site job) or ready to move
What you get
● A real engineering challenge with direct impact. Your work feeds into a deployed climate technology
● Hands-on access to Hydromea's facilities, hardware, and expertise in underwater systems
● Direct collaboration with both Hydromea and Real Ice's engineering teams
● Exposure to the full development cycle: simulation, prototyping, testing, and field application
● Potential opportunity to join tests in Arctic region
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