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Internship R&D Engineer Mass Transfer Components - Full Time - Oberwinterthur, Switzerland
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We are looking for an Intern R&D Engineer to join our Chemtech, Technology and Innovation, team in Oberwinterthur.
Join our R&D team for six months, where you'll have the opportunity to develop new products for the chemical industry and sustainable technologies, such as carbon capture, bio-refineries, and emission control.
As an intern in our Separation Technology Business Unit, you’ll be part of a dynamic team driving projects from the ideation phase to market-ready solutions. You’ll gain exposure to developing essential products like structured and random packings, trays, internals, separators, and static mixers—working on in-house and client projects that are diverse in nature and pivotal for the industry.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Collaborate in the development of structured and random packings, internals, and related products.
- Conduct hands-on evaluation of developed products in hydraulic test rigs, absorption and distillation columns from laboratory to pilot plant scale.
- Document, evaluate, and interpret experimental results to produce data-driven insights.
- Support the enhancement of our testing facilities and even design new test setups.
- Participate in the full product development lifecycle, from ideation through market-readiness, contributing to impactful projects.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field, with strong knowledge in mass transfer and/or separation technology.
- Strong interest & experience in hands-on, practical work in a laboratory setting, including conducting trials and experiments.
- Previous experience in data visualization and analysis, with the ability to interpret and document findings effectively.
- Basic mechanical skills and hands-on experience with pilot plants are beneficial.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with CAD and programming skills is a plus.
- Able to prioritize tasks, collaborate well within a team, and bring a proactive and innovative mindset to the table.
- Fluency in English, other languages welcome.
What we offer you:
- 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays)
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program/health care
- On-site car parking/public transport allowance
- Access to a wide range of discounts
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Alexi Donadoni at Alexi.Donadoni@sulzer.com. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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