Student Employee SW-Testing (w/m/d) 40 – 100 % (temporary until 31.3.26)
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The Kistler Group is the global market leader in dynamic measurement technology. We manufacture piezoelectric force, pressure, and acceleration sensors, as well as torque sensors and other measuring systems. We are a Swiss family‑owned company founded in 1959. Over 2,200 employees work passionately every day at more than 60 locations to develop innovative solutions for our customers.
In the Powertrain Technology division, we advance low‑carbon mobility by performing precise performance and efficiency measurements.
To ensure the continuous improvement of our software quality and the performance of our KiBox product, we are seeking a motivated, software‑oriented candidate for a temporary position until 31.3.2026.
Your typical day
* Support in analyzing and improving existing test processes and workflows
* Assisting in scripts and tools for test automation and software performance monitoring (e.g., dashboards, alerts)
* Conducting detailed analysis of test results and bug reports to identify areas for improvement
* Collaboration with developers to align the test environment with real operating conditions
* Creation of comprehensive documentation for test procedures and proposed process improvements
* Contributing ideas for improving test tools and methods
Your profile
* You are currently enrolled in an engineering or IT‑related degree program (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) and are looking to apply your theoretical knowledge in a practical setting.
* You have a passion for system automation, measurement technology, and improving data quality.
* You possess solid IT and analytical skills, as well as experience with software systems (such as Matlab, Python, etc.) and ideally with testing environments.
* Initial experience in software testing or quality assurance, as well as with databases, data analysis, automation, or scripting, would be a big plus.
* You communicate effortlessly in German and English (spoken and written), are detail‑oriented, proactive, and possess a strong technical curiosity.
What you can expect from us
* Room for personal initiative and the opportunity to actively influence the improvement of our KiBox products with your ideas and suggestions.
* Exciting, interdisciplinary collaboration with various departments, such as Product Development, Product Management, Software Developers, etc.
* A well‑established team of Product Experts with extensive experience in various technical fields.
* Excellent supervision and introduction to the subject matter, with the opportunity to learn a great deal from our specialists.
* New work environment (e.g., home office, flexible annual working hours), good public transport links, on‑site parking, and an employee restaurant at the Winterthur‑Wülflingen location.
Ivan Urenda, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, 052 224 12 21, looks forward to receiving your complete and informative application (CV, diplomas/certificates, and work references) via our online career tool. A cover letter is optional. By the way, your documents are also welcome in German.
We are currently only considering direct applications for this position. www.kistler.com/careers
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