Senior R&D Engineer

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.

About the role

This role is responsible for conducting bench‑scale and pilot testing to advance the company’s separation process technologies. You will apply advanced chemical engineering principles to innovate, optimize, and scale separation processes within the Test Center while managing complex projects and collaborating closely with technicians, engineers, sales, and R&D teams.

In this role you will be accountable for:

• Planning and executing customer test activities

• Carrying out internal test projects to support the development and optimization of process technologies

• Supporting modifications, upgrades, and improvements of test units within the test center

• Contributing to the implementation of safety, environmental, and waste‑treatment measures

• Building, maintaining, and expanding the know‑how required for the above responsibilities

• Participating in customer project meetings

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A university degree or equivalent qualification in process or chemical engineering

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in thermal separation technologies (e.g., distillation, evaporation, extraction, crystallization)

• A team‑oriented mindset combined with a hands‑on working style

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• A problem‑solving attitude and the capability to develop practical technical solutions

• A customer‑focused approach paired with strong analytical abilities

• Very good proficiency in English and German

What we offer you

• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture

• Attractive employment conditions & excellent social benefits (holidays, pension fund etc.)

• Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle

• On-site car parking/public transport allowance

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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.