T&I Polymer Equipment 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 Polymer Equipment Technician to join our Technology and Innovation team in Winterthur.
This position offers the opportunity to support customer trials, to keep our R&D operations running and to support our day to day activities in our Technology and Innovation hub.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Support Customer Trials:
- Assist in setting up and conducting customer trials at Foam and Devo line.
- Provide technical expertise and troubleshoot issues during trials.
- Collaborate with customers to understand needs.
- Machinery and Equipment Maintenance:
- Maintain and troubleshoot various machinery and equipment used in polymer applications.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is in optimal working conditions.
- Assist in the implementation of safety protocol and maintain a safe working environment.
- Warehouse Inventory Management:
- Manage inventory of raw materials, and equipment used in various activities.
- Monitor stock levels, order supplies as needed, and keep accurate records of inventory.
- Prepare produced Samples for Shipment.
- Conduct Analytics:
- Perform analytical support to characterize impurities, solvents, monomers, polymers using techniques such as GC, TGA, DSC etc.
- Analyze data and provide reports on experimental findings.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Professional education (e.g. Weiterbildung) or Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Chem Engineering, Materials Science, or related.
- 3-5 years of proven experience working in a laboratory, R&D or plant setting, preferably in polymer applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
- Attention to details, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Teamwork, organizational talent, communication.
- Fluency in English and German.
- Occasionally, able and willing to work in a 3-shift operation.
What we offer you:
- 25 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + service days
- 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.
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 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications. We specialize in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, purification, crystallization and polymerization technologies for fluids of all types. Our solutions enable carbon emission reductions, development of polymers from biological sources, recycling of plastic waste and textiles, and efficient power storage. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13'130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
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