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R&D Intern

Location: 

Owatonna, MN, US, 55060

Work Site:  Onsite
Duration:  3 months
Date:  Feb 2, 2026

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.​ Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Summary

Sputtering Components Inc. (SCI) invites a dynamic, creative, and technically inclined intern to participate in a fulltime 3-month Research & Development Internship with the opportunity to continue through the school years 10-12 hours a week commitment. The primary focus will be assisting with experiments, compiling data, creation of technical documents and maintaining an online document repository. Other duties may be assigned as needed.  

Every day, millions of people around the world come into contact with products made using SCI equipment. Our thin film technologies are used in vacuum coating systems to make windows, smartphones, display screens, solar panels, automobile components, decorative hardware and more.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SCI products, including designs, materials, technologies, and applications. 
  • Support internal testing efforts, including design/materials exploration, qualification, process application validation, and product demonstrations in response to internal or external requests. 
  • Assist with creating and storing technical documentation. 
  • Provide support in maintaining a high level of expertise on the capabilities and designs of SCI products while gaining valuable industry experience. 
  • Assist in identifying, developing, evaluating, and implementing technology solutions that differentiate SCI products. 
  • Participate in the development of new products, product enhancements, and product applications. 
  • Respond to customer requests for specific or new information about SCI products under supervision. 
  • Assist engineering on complex projects. 
  • Contribute to the development and securing of intellectual property as identified by the team. 

Qualifications

  • Actively pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, focus in mechanical, electrical, materials or other equivalent.  
  •  Microsoft Office experience. SharePoint is a plus.
  • Previous experience doing R&D in a manufacturing or lab environment is ideal  
  • Ability to work independently and execute sound judgment   
  • Team player willing to work as part of a team   
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills   
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude 
  • Speaks and understands English 

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world ​of possibilities.​ Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together! 

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