Hybrid Internship R&D Engineer (Oberwinterthur, CH) bei Sulzer

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Internship R&D Engineer - 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 in R&D Engineering to join our Chemtech Technology & Innovation team in Switzerland. 

Join our R&D team for six months, where you will 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 will be part of a dynamic team driving projects from the ideation phase to market-ready solutions. You will 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, column 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 set-up, including conducting 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: 

• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture where you can contribute to sustainable technologies
• Excellent social benefits (holidays, pension fund etc.)
• Attractive employment conditions
• Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle

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 [email protected]. Our team is looking forward 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. 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. 

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