Research & Development Engineer (100%)

Founded in 1944, BBR VT International Ltd is the Technical Headquarters and Business Development Centre for the BBR Network. BBR is the leading international group of specialized contractors providing engineering systems for diverse structure types, delivering innovation and technical excellence in the field of post-tensioning, stay cables and geotechnics. As the largest franchise of its kind in the world, the BBR Network continuously strives to meet changing market requirements and in the last years has grown both in terms of the number of territories covered, as well as business lines.

We are looking for a fluent English and German speaking person to join our international team in Schwerzenbach, Canton of Zurich as

Research & Development Engineer (100%)

Start date: 01. May 2024 or as agreed

Your tasks:

• Act as leading engineer in R&D projects, directly reporting to the Head of Technology
• Perform new system and product design for the worldwide construction industry.
• Provide technical support for international projects such as post-tensioning, stay cables, as well as maintenance, repairing and retrofitting of existing structures.
• Carry on from small to large scale tests on international laboratories with focus in Europe.
• Elaborate precise documentation be for obtaining technical approvals.
• Represent and promote the company in international conferences and congresses.
• Participate in international technical committees for new standards or guidelines in the business field of company.

Your profile:

• M.Sc Eng. or PhD in civil / structural engineering, mechanical engineering, material science
• Ideally having international experience in R&D projects
• Strong innovation insight with business flavor for commercial products
• Good knowledge of FEA (mainly ABAQUS)
• Fluent English (oral and written), German knowledge is a plus.
• Track record on skills of reporting and writing technical documentation, as well as of presentations.
• Team player, both internally and externally working with the global network
• Willingness to travel

We bring:

• Innovative, exciting projects
• Flat hierarchies and collegial interaction
• Working in interdisciplinary teams
• The opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
• International and dynamic environment.

Please send your application including your credentials and motivation letter by email to Mr. Ilham Yüksel iyueksel@bbrnetwork.com