TEST. LEARN. TRANSFORM
Join our international materials research team and help advance the testing and understanding of diamond segments used in cutting applications. Combining hands-on experimentation with data analysis and microstructural characterization, you will investigate material performance and wear mechanisms while contributing directly to ongoing research and development projects.
This internship is available from January 2027 and runs for 6–12 months.
What You'll do
As an intern in our tribology team, you will work closely with material experts, research engineers, and project managers to investigate the performance and wear behavior of diamond segments used in cutting applications. Depending on the project, you will be involved in the following activities:
· Prepare, execute, and document laboratory tests on diamond segments using defined test rigs and procedures to evaluate wear.
· Perform post-test characterization of diamond segments, including:
o Optical microscopy and digital image analysis
o Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), where applicable
o Qualitative and quantitative wear analysis (e.g. wear modes, grain pull-out, matrix degradation).
· Analyze experimental data using tools such as Excel, MATLAB, or similar data-analysis software to extract relevant performance and wear metrics.
· Summarize and visualize results in technical presentations, short reports, or internal documentation for use in R&D project meetings.
· Conduct basic literature reviews on diamond materials, wear mechanisms, and tribological behavior to support data interpretation and experimental findings.
What You’ll Bring
To help you succeed, we will provide practical coaching, access to experienced specialists, and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful technical work. Here is what you will need to bring with you:
· To be a student in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering subjects.
· A strategic approach and good problem-solving skills.
· Strong interest in hands-on, laboratory and scientific work to conduct and evaluate tests.
· Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate experimental findings into recommendations and conclusions.
· A proactive approach and self-reliant personality.
· Knowledge about tribology will be especially valued.
· Good knowledge of the English language.
What’s In It for You
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:
- Diverse global headquarters community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities.
- Flexible and trust-based working model including remote work, workation and sabbaticals.
- Inclusive culture supported by more than 60 employee-led activity networks.
- Modern campus with onsite gym, restaurants, mobility benefits and outdoor activities.
- Opportunities to contribute to social impact initiatives both locally and globally.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
For non-EU/ EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland/ Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss/ Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.
