Mandatory Internship - Validation & Testing Department (m/f/d)

Synapticon

Synapticon

Schönaich, Germany

Posted on May 8, 2026

Mandatory Internship – Validation & Testing Department (m/f/d)

Synapticon HQ - Schönaich
Full-time
Intern / Student

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a motivated Intern (6 month mandatory internship) to join our Validation & Testing Department in Schönaich, starting July 2026.

If you’re excited about testing real systems, analyzing performance, and ensuring top product quality, this internship will give you hands-on experience at the heart of our development process.

HERE'S WHERE YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Support the Validation Team in testing and quality assurance activities

  • Perform performance validation and quality control of integrated encoder systems

  • Design, build, and operate testbenches for hardware and control algorithm validation

  • Validate model-based control algorithms in simulation and on hardware using rapid control prototyping systems (e.g., Speedgoat)

  • Participate in motion control feature development and testing

  • Contribute to system-based product and function validation

  • Analyze test data and document results to support development decisions

WHO YOU ARE

  • Enrolled student in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field

  • Good mechanical intuition and machining experience

  • Internship is mandatory as part of your academic curriculum (we only offer a 6 month Internship)

  • Basic understanding of control systems, sensors, and embedded systems

  • Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar simulation tools is an advantage

  • Interest in testing, validation, and real-world system performance

  • Structured, detail-oriented, and eager to work hands-on in the lab environment

  • Team player with strong analytical and communication skills

Please note: This is a mandatory Internship. You need to give proof before the process that you are eligble for a mandatory Internship.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Flexible working hours when life takes unexpected turns

  • Company support for gym memberships through Wellpass

  • Company-supported health program (WLP app, regular physical activities, nutritional advice, etc.)

  • Birthday vouchers

  • Drinks and coffee (free of charge, of course)

  • Snacks and fruit for all employees, as well as breakfast every Monday

  • Regular global team-building events such as boot camps, skiing, and summer BBQs

  • Monthly culinary cultural events

  • An international team with long-term prospects

  • Highly competent colleagues who are experts in their field and happy to support you in your learning and growth

  • Modern office space with lounge and football table

  • Our companies WG (upon availablity)


Über uns

HACKING THE PHYSICS AND ECONOMICS OF MOTION CONTROL WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY


Synapticon gestaltet die Bewegungssteuerung von Robotern und Maschinen neu – direkt am Ort der Bewegung. Mit unserem innovativen Ansatz der Integrated Safe Motion revolutionieren wir die Antriebstechnik. Als Full-Stack-Enabler unterstützen wir Hersteller dabei, bessere Produkte schneller zu entwickeln und auf den Markt zu bringen. Dabei setzen wir neue Maßstäbe in der funktionalen Sicherheit für KI-gesteuerte Roboter und humanoide Systeme.

Synapticon ist weltweit aktiv – mit Tochtergesellschaften im Silicon Valley, in Shanghai und Shenzhen, mehreren Standorten in Europa sowie einem globalen Vertriebsnetz. Wir arbeiten mit führenden Startups und etablierten Unternehmen der Robotik- und Automatisierungsbranche zusammen.