Internship Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Master's Student Intern who combines technical curiosity, analytical thinking, and a passion for compliance with an interest in leveraging digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve regulatory intelligence, product compliance processes, and decision-making.
This 6-month internship, located in Cham (ZG), provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at Specialized, working at the intersection of engineering, product development, regulatory compliance, quality, and sustainability within the cycling industry. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced professionals and cross-functional teams to support compliance activities, contribute to product development projects, and develop expertise in international regulations, standards, testing, certification, and market access requirements.
How You’ll Make a Difference
- Product Compliance & Regulatory Support
- Support compliance engineers in monitoring, assessing, and interpreting product safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including regulations such as the European Battery Regulation and Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation.
- Assist in the review, organization, and maintenance of technical documentation, test reports, declarations of conformity, and certification records.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of compliance-related documentation, databases, and tracking tools.
- Contribute to regulatory research and regulatory intelligence activities.
- Product Development & Validation
- Participate in product development activities to understand how regulatory and compliance requirements are integrated into product design and validation processes.
- Support laboratory testing, certification, and product validation activities.
- Assist with compliance risk assessments and investigations related to product safety and regulatory requirements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Quality, Product Management, and Operations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance processes, documentation management, and data quality.
- Prepare presentations, summaries, and reports to communicate findings, recommendations, and project progress.
- Digital & AI-Enabled Compliance
- Explore opportunities to leverage AI and digital technologies to enhance regulatory intelligence, data analysis, productivity, and compliance decision-making.
- Apply sound engineering judgment when evaluating AI-generated insights while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
What You Need to Win
- Currently enrolled in a relevant Master's degree program, such as Engineering, Materials Science, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work with technical information, test data, standards, and documentation.
- Experience with AI-based tools and Microsoft Office is an advantage.
- Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply sound judgment.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to data accuracy.
- Curious, proactive, and comfortable learning in a technical environment.
- Able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a multicultural team.
- Interested in sustainability, product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and responsible use of AI.
- Passion for cycling is a plus.
What You Will Learn
During this internship, you will gain practical experience in:
- Global product compliance, market access, and regulatory requirements.
- Product safety, environmental regulations, testing, and certification processes.
- Technical documentation, compliance records, and risk assessment methods.
- Cross-functional product development, quality, and compliance management.
- Application of AI and digital technologies in compliance and engineering processes.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a relevant Master's degree program (Engineering, Materials Science, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, or related field)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work with technical information, test data, standards, and documentation
- Experience with AI-based tools and Microsoft Office
- Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply sound engineering judgment
- Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to data accuracy
- Curious, proactive, and comfortable learning in a technical environment
- Able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a multicultural team
- Interested in sustainability, product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and responsible use of AI
- Passion for cycling
Specialized Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Specialized and has not been reviewed or approved by Specialized.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Fidelity offers up to $5,000 in annual employer matching with immediate vesting, and the company covers plan administrative fees for active employees. This provides strong retirement support within the total package.
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Parental & Family Support — Published materials describe 6–8 weeks at 100% pay for birthing recovery and 8 weeks of fully paid parental bonding, alongside fertility benefits and adoption assistance. Some materials indicate certain roles or locations may offer even longer fully paid leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Cycling‑centric perks include substantial gear discounts, race entry fee support, on‑site fitness options, healthy on‑site meals, an employee bike service center, and a dog‑friendly HQ. These benefits can meaningfully enhance day‑to‑day experience for those who value the cycling culture.
Specialized Insights
What We Do
Founded on the principle of performance and fueled by innovation, our focus on the rider and their needs is our constant. From seasoned pros and weekend warriors, to kids and commuters—if you ride, we’re for you. The passion we have for sharing our love of bikes with the world can be seen in those who choose to work here. Headquartered in Morgan Hill, CA, the passionate and creative teammates at Specialized have designed and manufactured the world's most innovative bikes and gear since 1974. Are you ready to join our team and help pedal the planet forward?
