Internship application lab for precision components (gn)
Balzers, LI, 9496
Internship application lab for precision components (gn)
Responsibilities
The Application Lab Intern will be in charge of conducting wear tests of thin-film coatings. The Application Lab consists of a set of tribological lab-scale test rigs used for the wear assessment of coatings. The Application Lab Intern is responsible for testing activities conducted for external as well as for internal customers such as R&D project leaders, product managers, marketing and sales. Duration: 6 months. Start upon agreement.
- Wear testing on solid particle erosion-, cavitation erosion- and high cycle fatigue test rigs
- Setting-up and validation of new acquired tribometers
- Operate metrology tools for characterization of coatings
- Follow standard testing procedures and interpret customer specifications
- Maintain all tests parameters and results in a database system
- An internship report is expected at the end of the training period
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- You are in a current study programm of Bachelor or Master degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering (a valid matriculation is required)
- Previous experience in the field of wear testing and thin-film coatings is a plus
- Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel. Experience in statistical analysis is a plus
- Individual must have strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, and creative
- Must be able to work in an environment with minimal supervision
- English knowledge, German is a plus
- Ability to communicate effectively
Are you interested? Please apply online.
Contact
Hortensia Urquijo Morales
Phone: +423 388 61 34
About us
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes.
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.
We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.
Learn more about Oerlikon:
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/
Balzers, LI, 9496