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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?**
**Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.**
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