Pilot Plant Engineer Internship - 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 Pilot Plant 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 a trainee 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 tests in hydraulic test rigs, absorbers, and distillation columns, dedicating most of your time to hands-on product testing and development.
* 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 or recently graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field, with strong knowledge in mass transfer and/or separation technology.
* 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 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 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
About us
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13’130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
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