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 Our team is looking forward hearing from you
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