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Research and Development Trainee

On-site in Spain·Part-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Vibia

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Spain
Contract: Internship contract, part-time hours
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Currently studying Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Design Degree, or related postgraduate studies.
Skill with programs such as Rhinoceros 3D, SolidEdge.
C1 English or equivalent is essential, other languages are valuable.
Good ability to relate different aspects of the project (aesthetic / technical).
Proactivity.

Nice to have

Valuable knowledge in materials, industrial processes, basic electricity/electronics, 3D modeling.
Experience and knowledge in the sector (lighting, furniture, consumer products). Additive manufacturing.
We value students who have carried out their own personal projects.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer the opportunity to be part of an international team, in a consolidated and leading company in its sector, with a high growth rate, and a culture based on closeness and with its own personality.

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The role

As part of the R&D technical department (concept lab area), we are looking for a student interested in complementing their training by accompanying our designers in the day-to-day execution of lighting projects.

The final candidate will join the headquarters in Gavà (Barcelona), with their main functions being:

What you'll do

Development and construction of formal models and functional prototypes.
CAD modeling, oriented towards manufacturing.
Support in matters related to the workshop team and technical office.
Technical documentation of the initial project phases.

How you'll work

· Availability to sign a minimum 6-month agreement with the study center (possibility of renewal).

· Schedule of 20h-25h per week in the mornings.

About Vibia

Vibia operates as VIBIA LIGHTING SL, a lighting company whose careers page shows a structure spanning marketing and customer service, operations and assembly (Operaciones - Montaje), and R&D teams. The careers page also lists a network of offices under names such as Vibia INC, Vibia APAC, VL DE, VL IT, VL UK and RO China, indicating an internationally distributed organisation alongside its Spanish operations.

In Spain, the company's job openings are based in Barcelona, where it is currently hiring an International Customer Service role within its Marketing - Customer Service team on a hybrid (Híbrido) working arrangement, as well as production assistant and assembly operator positions on-site. For international professionals, the Barcelona-based International Customer Service opening is the most directly relevant role, and the company also offers trainee positions such as a Research and Development Trainee.

Good to know if you are moving

The company is currently hiring an International Customer Service role in Barcelona within its Marketing - Customer Service team, offered on a hybrid (Híbrido) working arrangement.
Teams at the Spanish operation include Marketing - Customer Service, Operaciones - Montaje (operations/assembly) and R&D.
The careers page lists offices under names including Vibia INC, Vibia APAC, VL DE, VL IT, VL UK and RO China, alongside its Spanish locations.
Trainee opportunities are available, such as a Research and Development Trainee (R&D) position.
Other open roles in Spain include an on-site production assistant (Auxiliar de producción) and assembly operator (Personal Montaje) positions.

In their own words

About the company & team

At VIBIA, we work to improve people's lives, helping them create and enjoy better spaces to live or work: "Better spaces, better lives".

We aspire to lead the new lighting, which goes beyond light. Lighting that aims to create spaces and atmospheres that generate emotions and sensations and that have a positive impact on people. "Design beyond light".

We aim to be promoters of creative talent and sustainability.

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