Boundaries Pushed. Productivity Redefined
Your task is to come up with creative new ideas, investigate new technologies, produce prototypes and challenge the way things are done. This is an interdisciplinary technology task with focus on hands-on mentality and the spirit to think outside the box.
This is a full‑time internship position. Start date is flexible. Duration for at least 6 months. No travel is foreseen for this position.
What You'll do
In your internship you will work on single work packages contributing to the next generation of fasteners, you will take care of the functional and design perspective of fasteners and define together with a team based on customer needs how the next generation of fasteners is shaped. You will get a chance as well to showcase your abilities being part of the project steering process by representing your own work to the management team. With that you will get exposure to several people within your field of responsibility and a great chance to leave your footprint in the company.
What You’ll Bring
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field throughout the full internship duration
- Experience with CAD-supported product development (Siemens NX is a plus)
- Interest in developing innovative products
- Hands-on working style
- Strong communication skills (German is advantageous)
What’s In It for You
At Hilti, you’ll join a family-owned company that thinks long term, invests in its people, and trusts individuals to make a real impact. From day one, you'll take ownership of meaningful work, contribute to business success, and be supported in creating your future through continuous learning, development opportunities, and diverse career paths. Some of the benefits of building your career with us include:
- A diverse global headquarters community of more than 2,100 colleagues representing 70 nationalities.
- The opportunity to create visible, long-term impact on Hilti’s business and global reputation.
- Career opportunities across functions, regions and leadership roles, supported by a transparent development framework.
- A flexible, trust-based working model, including remote work and workation.
- Opportunities to contribute to local and global social-impact initiatives.
- More than 60 employee-led networks and activities.
- A modern campus with an onsite gym, restaurants and access to outdoor activities.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
At our global headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, Buchs, and nearby hubs, we shape Hilti’s digital strategy and enterprise platforms worldwide. Our cross-functional teams in product IT, data & analytics, cybersecurity, ERP, and digital customer platforms work side-by-side with business leaders to design, build, and run solutions at global scale. HQ offers a collaborative environment where architecture decisions, platform reliability, and secure-by-design engineering translate into real impact for our customers and teams.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
For further questions, please feel free to contact Wolfram Schwertner (Head of Screw Technology & Electrical OEM Tools) or Human Resources Kimberly Caetano (Talent Acquisition Intern).
For non-EU/ EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland/ Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss/ Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.
