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Intern Software Engineer - Product Technology

Location: Zurich

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Technology

In short

Whether you’re looking to jump start your career or gain first hands-on experience in a new field, an internship at On offers you a unique growth experience, the chance to make an impact from day 1 and contribute to On’s growth journey. We are looking for fresh ideas, curious minds and passionate individuals ready to make a difference. Our internships generally last six months and you will be fully embedded in a team.

Start date: September 1st
Duration: Six months
Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in EU / Switzerland
Note: This is a paid internship
If you don't meet the criteria above, unfortunately, we cannot move forward with your application. Please be truthful in your answers, the recruiter reviewing your application will appreciate your honesty.

Curious about life as an intern at On? We recommend watching the recording of our previous livestream (link below), to hear former interns share their internship experience, get an insider’s look at different departments and pick up some tips and tricks from our recruiters to help you ace the application process!

Link to our most recent livestream: https://agora-cf-cloud-recordings.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/livestreams/5OdzwcwgV3l6rGfcJCZ5/2e6c0b4e51486dd2cf595f9bde0b257c_5OdzwcwgV3l6rGfcJCZ5_0.mp4

Your Mission

Documentation & Training: Build and maintain a user-friendly library of guides and training materials to support our global product teams.
User Support: Act as the first point of contact for PLM users, triaging Level 1 support tickets and helping colleagues navigate the system.
Testing & Quality: Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new system integrations to ensure our software meets the high standards of our business users.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Join discovery sessions with R&D and Design teams to gather feedback and translate user needs into actionable insights for our engineers.
Capstone Project: Take ownership of a specific efficiency project by the end of your internship, such as a full process audit or the launch of a new training module.

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Your story

Curious & Product-Minded: You have a background or interest in Business Processes, Systems or Product Development, and you are fascinated by how high-performance products are made.
Natural Communicator: You enjoy explaining complex ideas in simple terms and feel comfortable presenting "how-to" sessions to different types of users.
Detail-Oriented: You have a high degree of precision when it comes to documenting steps or testing data, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Growth Mindset: You are eager to learn how enterprise software (like PLM) supports a global brand and are not afraid to dive into the "why" behind a process.

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About the Team

The PLM team manages the digital creation of On’s physical products, ensuring that every material, design spec, and cost is accurately captured and distributed.

You will be joining a cross-functional team of Functional Consultants, Product Managers, and Engineers who bridge the gap between physical craft and digital excellence.

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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.