Arxada is a pioneering leader with a powerful legacy: Over 120 years of creating specialty chemicals and solutions that potentiate the performance of our customers and their products. Our solutions, our expertise and our support help them to perform better - to be more efficient, more effective and more sustainable. We are passionate about empowering high performance and enabling our employees, partners and customers to realize their full potential. Together we make daily life safer, cleaner, healthier and greener. If you like making a difference, we are the company for you!
Arxada is looking for an Intern in Process Technology within the R&D department based in Visp, Switzerland. In this role you will get insides into a diverse specialty chemical company in the middle of the Alps of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. You will be able to practice your skill set on real problems in interaction with multidisciplinary people. The processing time should be at least 4 months, up to 12 months.
Key responsibilities:
- Process simulations or experimental work, or a combination of both
- Planning and conducting of chemical experiments in collaboration with senior engineers or chemists for various chemical process technologies
- Data collecting, processing and interpretation of results
- Possible topics evolve around the field of chemical process development in the context of materials of construction and corrosion
Key requirements:
- Bachelor or Master degree in chemical or process engineering, chemistry or a related field
- Structured, focused and well-organized working attitude
- A flexible personality, initiative, willingness to learn and commitment complete your profile
- Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- An interest in the topic of metal corrosion is an advantage
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken), German is a plus.
Arxada has a world-class offering in two different areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on microbial threats to people and the environment in five distinct business areas: Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Preservation, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) supplies materials for the manufacture of composites for the electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional supplements, chemicals and high-performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
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