Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025. 

The Digital Prototyping team is looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering student to join us for a 6–12 month internship.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced engineering technologies while working on real-world challenges that directly impact research, product development, manufacturing support, and innovation.

Within Digital Prototyping, we help transform ideas into tangible solutions by combining engineering expertise with state-of-the-art prototyping technologies.

The internship offers exposure to:

• 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering
• CAD Design and Engineering
• Virtual Reality (VR) Visualization
• Rapid Prototyping
• Product Development and Innovation Processes
• Manufacturing Support and Problem Solving

You will work closely with researchers, engineers, and manufacturing teams on projects ranging from early-stage concepts to production-critical solutions.

Your Responsibilities

• Designing and developing CAD models and assemblies
• Preparing and operating industrial and professional 3D printing systems
• Performing 3D scanning and reverse engineering tasks
• Supporting rapid prototyping projects
• Creating technical visualizations and demonstrations
• Supporting manufacturing-related engineering challenges
• Participating in innovation and product development projects
• Documenting engineering solutions and best practices

What You Will Learn

• Professional product development workflows
• Industrial additive manufacturing applications
• Reverse engineering methodologies
• Innovation and patent-driven development
• Cross-functional collaboration between research and manufacturing
• Real-world engineering decision making
• Customer-focused engineering services

You will have the opportunity to work with advanced equipment and technologies that are rarely accessible in a typical academic environment.

Your Profile

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn
• Hands-on mindset and passion for building and creating things
• Basic CAD knowledge (any major CAD platform)
• Interest in product development, manufacturing technologies, and innovation
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Good communication skills in an international environment

Experience with 3D printing, additive manufacturing, CAD, 3D scanning, VR technologies, or product development is beneficial but not required.

What We Offer

• Direct mentoring within the Digital Prototyping team
• Exposure to advanced engineering and prototyping technologies
• Meaningful project work with visible business impact
• Collaboration with researchers, engineers, and manufacturing teams
• A highly dynamic and interdisciplinary environment
• The opportunity to contribute to solutions that support innovation, production, and future product development

This is not a traditional internship focused on a single discipline. We are looking for someone who enjoys working across multiple technologies, solving practical engineering challenges, and transforming ideas into reality.

If you are curious, hands-on, and eager to broaden your engineering skills, we would be excited to hear from you.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.