Sulzer Careers R&D Data Scientist

Sulzer; Winterthur; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 110’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering company in Switzerland is seeking a passionate R&D Data Scientist to join their CT Technology & Innovation team. In this role, you'll focus on developing digital and data-driven solutions for sustainable innovations within the engineering domain. Candidates should possess a Masters or Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering, be proficient in data science methods, and have strong programming skills in Python. A vibrant culture awaits with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

Leistungen

Excellent social benefits

Attractive employment conditions

Discounts on shopping and lifestyle

Qualifikationen

• Proficiency in applied data science in the chemical/process engineering domain.
• Experience in exploratory data analysis with scarce and multidimensional data.
• Willingness to support hands-on data collection from various operations.

Aufgaben

• Lead and implement data-driven capabilities for product/process development.
• Work with multi-functional teams to develop data-driven solutions.
• Communicate insights using data to diverse audiences.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Python programming

Statistical modeling

Chemical engineering

Data visualization

Ausbildung

Masters or Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

Data visualization tools

Jobbeschreibung

CTTechnology & Innovation - E122

R&D Data Scientist - 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 Data Scientist to join our CTTechnology & Innovation team in Switzerland.

Are you passionate about innovation and eager to make a real impact in the transition to a more sustainable future? As part of our dynamic R&D team within the Technology & Innovation organization you’ll play a key role in developing cutting‑edge solutions from initial concept to commercialization.

In this position your focus will be on digital and data‑driven solutions in areas such as biopolymers, separations & purification technologies, bio‑based fuels & chemicals, recycling, carbon capture and beyond. This is your chance to contribute to sustainable innovation at the forefront of industrial transformation.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead and implement digital & data‑driven capabilities for product & process development to solve high impact business problems.
• Combine data‑driven statistical classical models and domain experience to drive and accelerate key R&D initiatives.
• Work in close collaboration with multi‑functional project teams to develop digital and data‑driven solutions.
• Develop insights from complex datasets, generate data‑driven hypotheses, design experiments and drive the development of optimized products and process solutions.
• Design and implement end‑user data‑driven / digital tools for advanced analytics, predictive algorithms and data visualization.
• Communicate actionable insights using data to a diverse audience across all levels of the organization.
• Be an ambassador for data‑driven mindset across the organization.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in applied data science in the chemical / process engineering domain, preferably in polymers, separations & purification, catalytic or renewable process development.
• Experience in exploratory data analysis with scarce and multidimensional data.
• Experience in mechanistic / black‑box / hybrid modelling approaches to combine data science methodologies with engineering knowledge (i.e. for kinetic and process modelling & optimization).
• Highly proficient programming skills, preferably in Python—experience in end‑user tool development is a plus.
• Fluency in English written and spoken. German is a plus.
• Willingness to occasionally support hands‑on data collection from the lab / pilot‑plant / manufacturing operations.

What we offer you:

• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture where you can contribute to a more sustainable future.
• 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 Sarina Studer. Our team is looking forward to 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, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience, Vendor Management, Design Controls, C / C++, FDA Regulations, Intellectual Property Law, ISO 13485, Research Experience, SolidWorks, Research & Development, Internet Of Things, Product Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1