Intern - Materials, Corrosion and Tribology in Corporate Research & Technology (m/f/x)

Schaan

Key information

Publication date:27 August 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Schaan

Job summary

Join Hilti as an intern in the materials team, advancing products! Experience a collaborative, innovative work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Conduct material analysis and testing in metallography, corrosion, and tribology.
Prepare metallographic samples and conduct accelerated corrosion tests.
Document results and enhance testing protocols using state-of-the-art equipment.

Skills

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in material science or engineering.
Hands-on experience in laboratory environments or experimental testing.
Proactive attitude and ability to work in an international team.

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What's the role?

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing Hilti’s product portfolio through the development of innovative and sustainable technologies. You will collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to perform material analysis and testing, focusing on metallography, corrosion, and tribology. Your hands-on approach and creative thinking will be essential to our success.

Start date is flexible to the student's availability, duration for 6+ months

What does the role involve?

As an intern in the materials team, you will work closely with our experts, project managers, and research engineers in the areas of metallography, corrosion, and tribology. You will prepare metallographic samples and characterize them for failure analysis and development projects. In the area of corrosion, you will support material and coatings characterization and perform accelerated corrosion tests in the lab. In tribology, you will conduct experimental tests on tribometers and component test rigs to analyze friction and wear phenomena.

You will work with state-of-the-art equipment in a modern lab environment, developing and optimizing test methods, refining experimental procedures, and enhancing testing protocols across all fields. Documenting results and preparing comprehensive reports will be crucial to your role. Your contributions will be vital in advancing Hilti’s innovative and sustainable technologies.

What you need is:

Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in material science, mechanical engineering or a related fields during the entire internship period

Experience in working in a laboratory environment or with experimental testing methods is a plus

You have a proactive and self-reliant personality and enjoy working in an international team

You possess a structured approach to work

You enjoy hands-on work

Why should you apply?

About you: You are a self-responsible intern who takes his/her share of responsibility, and you enjoy working in an international team. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, where a job title is not considered a final destination but the starting point.

So, if you have no specific knowledge about metallography, corrosion or specialty lubricants, that’s fine with us. We’re more interested in your ability, commitment and drive to succeed.

What do we offer?

We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:

Connection with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect.

Employee groups actively supporting causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis.

Opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally.

Shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, free parking, fuel discounts, meditation/ relaxation rooms, and Hilti tool rental service.