Job Description

WHAT'S THE ROLE?


Together with the team, you will research and analyze Mass Timber and/or Precast Concrete building systems.


As an example, your role could be to come up with ways of optimizing, revolutionizing, or innovating those buildings through creating new connection concepts between structural elements. The ideation ultimately would lead


to a proof-of-concept prototype, which is tested in our lab to ensure it meets building specifications.




Flexible start date, according to the student's availability.


Duration between 6 and 12 months.


WHO IS HILTI?


At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.



Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?


Join an interdisciplinary and international research team solving the challenges of tomorrow.




You'll work closely with our experts and external network developing innovative connection concepts for Mass Timber and Precast Concrete building systems. Our goal is to enable a circular and more sustainable construction industry.




You can significantly contribute by working on different topics:







Analyze and iterate different building systems combining materials (e.g. concrete, steel, timber, etc) to assess carbon footprint and structural performance. Ideate on new building systems and connections. Define connection requirements. Support the team defining lab test planning and execution. Identify value proposition of your ideas.

We are in a special position of connecting Universities & Industry. This network, together with your creativity, will generate practical solutions out of innovative concepts.

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, financial guidance, free parking, fuel discounts, workation, sabbatical, home office opportunity, flexible and trust-based working hours, meditation/ relaxation rooms, Hilti tool rental service, massage possibilities, and relocation support.
WHAT YOU NEED IS:


Enrollment for the whole internship period in a Master's program in Structural Engineering Knowledge and practical experience in the field of Mass Timber and/or Precast Concrete construction is an advantage Willingness and creativity in finding solutions for interdisciplinary technical challenges Passion for innovation and research A proactive approach and self-reliant personality Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with good English skills.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?


We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. We're interested in your ability, commitment and drive to succeed.

Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.

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