Scandit logo

Working Student - Use-case Validation Assistant

Scandit Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

onsitetemporary
Posted Sep 23, 2026Apply by Oct 23, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Working Student – Use-case Validation Assistant (up to 12 months); entry-level/early trainee (≈3rd–4th semester)

**Location & work type: ** On-site, Scandit Zurich (Hardturmstrasse 181), Switzerland; ~1 day/week or two half-days; flexible to semester schedule

**Stack/tools (implied): **

  • Mobile/device capture and imaging workflows (barcode/QR, labels, ID documents, text)

  • Test/validation setup involving a robot rig, device clamping/positioning

  • Scripting for test automation (specific language/tools not stated)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  1. Set up and run structured test captures (mount/clamp devices in a robot rig; capture barcode/label images in defined configurations)

  2. Execute competitor-analysis test runs on captured data

  3. Progress from hands-on capture into scripting and building small capture tools over time

**Must-have skills: **

  • Currently studying software engineering/robotics or related field

  • Comfort with scripting (baseline proficiency) and learning test automation

  • Reliable, self-driven; able to perform repetitive hands-on work early on

  • Interest/curiosity in testing and mobile/device software

**Nice-to-haves: **

  • Experience or familiarity with robotics test setups and device calibration/positioning

  • Prior exposure to mobile imaging/data capture pipelines and validation/benchmarking workflows

Full Description

Working Student - Use-case Validation Assistant (12 months) Scandit ZURICH Imagine the what. Build the how. Scandit gives people superpowers. Whether enabling delivery drivers to make quicker deliveries, matching a patient with their medication, or allowing retailers to make store operations more efficient, our technology automates workflows. It provides actionable insights to help businesses in a variety of industries. Join us as we continue to expand, grow, innovate, and help take Scandit to the next level. Your opportunity Scandit builds software that captures data on mobile devices through image analysis, used by retail and logistics companies worldwide. Best known for barcode/QR scanning, we also capture ID documents, text, and shelf products. Our Zurich product engineering team runs structured tests comparing barcode and label recognition against competitors. What You Will Do

Set up and run test captures: arranging and clamping devices into a robot rig, capturing barcode/label images in specific configurations Run structured competitor-analysis tests on those captures Progress into scripting and eventually building small capture tools as you learn the setup Starts hands-on and repetitive, grows into independent scripting. Details 1 day/week (or two half-days), flexible day, based on your semester schedule On-site, Scandit Zurich, Hardturmstrasse 181 Paid hourly, budgeted for up to 12 months Who You Are Studying software engineering, robotics, or a related field Around 3rd-4th semester Comfortable with scripting, curious about testing and mobile/device software Reliable, self-driven, comfortable with repetitive work early on At Scandit we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be a safe space for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability or length of time spent unemployed. Imagine the What. Build the How. “Everybody is welcome here” - Is a celebrated component of our DNA. At Scandit we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be a safe space for all. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We help you capture every opportunity. www.scandit.com #workingstudent

ScriptingTestingMobile SoftwareImage AnalysisRobot Rig SetupCompetitor Analysismulti-location

Cookies & analytics consent

We serve candidates globally, so we only activate Google Tag Manager and other analytics after you opt in. This keeps us aligned with GDPR/UK DPA, ePrivacy, LGPD, and similar rules. Essential features still run without analytics cookies.

Read how we use data in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.