Careers: Senior R&D Engineer Mass Transfer Products

Senior R&D Engineer Mass Transfer Products - Full Time - 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.  

We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Technology & Innovation team in Oberwinterthur.

You will be part of our R&D team, where you will have the opportunity to experience the development of new products from the ideation phase to market ready products for our Separation Technology business unit. Typical products that we develop are structured and random packings, trays, separators, and static mixers, which are essential for the chemical industry as well as for upcoming sustainable technologies such as carbon capture, bio refineries and emission control.  

Our R&D facilities provide a collaborative setting where practical experimentation is central to development. Pilot plant operations are key for testing and validating product performance under realistic conditions. You will work with advanced analytical tools and colleagues from various technical backgrounds, while contributing to our shift toward more data-driven approaches to improve products and processes.  

Your main tasks and responsibilities:  

• Plan, manage, and execute R&D projects from concept to completion.
• Conduct pilot plant and laboratory test campaigns, collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Design, operate, and maintain equipment; select measurement techniques and evaluate results.
• Improve data acquisition and analysis; contribute to design guidelines and knowledge transfer.
• Support internal training, publications, and cooperation with external partners.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

• We seek professionals with a PhD or 3-5 years of experience in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mass transfer and separation technology is essential, along with experience and interest in applying data-driven approaches to research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex R&D projects, ensuring timely delivery and high technical quality.
• Prior experience in the visualization and evaluation of experimental data is required for this role.
• Basic mechanical skills and hands-on experience with pilot plants are advantageous.
• The ability to coordinate and prioritize various tasks and the motivation to bring in own ideas or to challenge our current procedures will be very valuable for this role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; experience with process simulation tools, CAD software, LabView, and Python is a plus.

What we offer you: 

• 1-year fixed-term contract offering a unique opportunity to gain industrial R&D experience
• An innovative and agile environment where your work contributes to improving mass transfer efficiency and advancing sustainable technologies.
• 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 
 

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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