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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:
1. Collaborate in the development of structured and random packings, column internals, and related products.
2. Conduct hands-on evaluation of developed products in hydraulic test rigs, absorption and distillation columns from laboratory to pilot plant scale.
3. Document, evaluate, and interpret experimental results to produce data-driven insights.
4. Support the enhancement of our testing facilities and even design new test setups.
5. Participate in the full product development lifecycle, from ideation through market-readiness, contributing to impactful projects.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
6. Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field, with strong knowledge in mass transfer and/or separation technology.
7. Strong interest & experience in hands-on, practical work in a laboratory set-up, including conducting experiments.
8. Previous experience in data visualization and analysis, with the ability to interpret and document findings effectively.
9. Basic mechanical skills and hands-on experience with pilot plants are beneficial.
10. Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with CAD and programming skills is a plus.
11. Able to prioritize tasks, collaborate well within a team, and bring a proactive and innovative mindset to the table.
12. Fluency in English, other languages welcome.
What we offer you:
13. An innovative, vibrant and agile culture where you can contribute to sustainable technologies
14. Excellent social benefits (holidays, pension fund etc.)
15. Attractive employment conditions
16. 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 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.