Junior R&D Polymer Reaction Engineer (Oberwinterthur, CH) chez Sulzer

Junior R&D Polymer Reaction Engineer - 1 Year - 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.   

Join our Bio-based R&D team within Chemtech division in Switzerland as Junior R&D Polymer Reaction Engineer to help us take our Bio-based and Renewable Applications to the next level. 

You will actively participate in diverse and exploratory work in the field of R&D to facilitate the technology development of sustainable processes for bio-based materials processing and production. Your tasks will include synthesis and characterization of bio-polymers and bio-monomers, design and implement mathematical models and simulations, execution of customer trials, and support of internal R&D projects.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:  

• Actively participate in experiments ranging from lab to pilot scale, supporting R&D engineers in bio-monomer production and bio-polymer research.
• Design and implement mathematical models and simulations to support scale-up activities and industrialization
• Analyse experimental and process data to extract insights and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline R&D workflows.
• Document methodologies, results, and technical findings in clear, structured reports.  

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

• Laboratory experience in conducting organic chemistry experiments and polymer synthesis.

• Reaction Engineer knowledge of simulation tools and modelling environments.
• Proven experience in scientific computing and data analysis using MATLAB and Python.
• Strong understanding of numerical methods, optimization, and statistical analysis.

• Excellent English. German, Italian, and French are an asset.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks, strong sense of organization, independent work organization, team, and customer oriented.

What we offer you: 

• 1-year fixed-term contract offering a unique opportunity to growth in the bio-polymer field.
• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture where you can contribute to a more sustainable future
• 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, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. 

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