R&D Technician

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R&D Technician - Full Time - Winterthur, 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 R&D Technician Bio-polymers to join our Research and Development team in Oberwinterthur.

Your main tasks and responsibilities :

• Support R&D engineers in the commissioning of R&D pilot plants for the production of bio-polymers and bio-monomers.
• Participate to continuous trials of the pilot plants operating in shifts (around 10 days per month)
• Support R&D engineers in the improvement and preparation and pilot plants
• Be responsible for the order and maintenance of pilot plant equipment
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of safety in the piloting facilities

To succeed in this role, you will need :

• Technical background as a chemical production technician
• Practical experience on field with chemical plants and ideally pilot plants
• Willingness to work in a dynamic R&D environment
• Experience in safe operation practices
• Good user skills in MS-Office
• Good knowledge of English (German is a plus)
• Team player and outgoing personality with a precise way of working

What we offer you :

• 25 days holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site car parking
• Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle
• Long service awards

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this 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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