Innovation Engineer Internship - 80% to 100%

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) are a reference institution at both national and international levels.

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Convinced that "everyone can make a difference", the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) have founded an Innovation Centre with the aim of improving and evolving the hospital.

A unique platform for exchange, the Centre fosters collective intelligence by bringing together, valuing, and realising the best ideas from staff.

Both a centre of expertise and a collaborative workspace, the HUG Innovation Centre (CI) offers a range of services to evaluate, support, nurture, promote, and enhance innovative ideas and projects from HUG staff and departments.

As a laboratory for experimentation, a catalyst for change and participatory approaches, the Innovation Centre offers various ideal spaces for collaborative workshops or events.

A pioneer at the European level in the hospital environment, the Innovation Centre has evolved the intrapreneurship model by forging close links with the Patients Partners (PP) project.

This close collaboration with the PP platform has yielded effects and benefits in developing solutions close to patient needs.

Innovation Engineer Internship - 80% to 100% As an Innovation you must have student status for the entire duration of your mission, and your diploma will be awarded after the internship ends.

You have a keen interest in the field of health innovation.

You master innovation tools and practices such as design thinking, solution prototyping, and user testing, while having a good foundation in project management.

You are comfortable with common office software (Excel, Word, Power Point) and demonstrate excellent writing skills in French as well as good analytical and synthesis abilities.

Any additional technical skills or strong interest in related subjects (such as CAD modelling for prototyping) will also be welcome.

Working in a continuously transforming environment, you demonstrate great adaptability allowing you to meet challenges as they arise according to the Innovation Centre's current activities.

You show rigour and deliver quality outputs with attention to detail.

You communicate fluidly on the progress of your activities.

Your curiosity and learning ability enable you to explore unfamiliar areas and you do not hesitate to ask questions to those around you.

You know how to adapt to variable workloads and occasionally unforeseen situations.

You demonstrate reliability and discernment in evolving contexts and know how to react effectively while maintaining good stress management.

You have excellent prioritisation and initiative skills allowing you to work autonomously.

You are organised and demonstrate rigour and precision in your activities.

You ensure smooth interface with all internal and external interlocutors, always adopting a constructive and "solutions"-oriented stance.

You enjoy working in a team and developing harmonious relationships with interlocutors thanks to your diplomacy, interpersonal skills, listening ability, and even temperament.

You master the French language both written and oral, and are very comfortable in writing.

You have good analytical and synthesis skills.

Organisation, dynamism, creativity, proactivity, rigour, and autonomy are key qualities for success in this position.

Furthermore, your positive attitude and good humour make you an asset to join the Innovation Centre team.

All diverse skills adding value are welcome.

Additional Information Start date: As soon as possible Number of positions: 1 Work rate: 100% Contract: Conventioned internship contract from 6 to 12 months Application deadline: 30.08.2026 Contact for information: Innovation Centre, Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your CV, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered.

Paper and email applications will not be processed.

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