Intern - Vertical Market Residential

Sika is a global specialty‑chemicals leader that develops and manufactures bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection systems for the building sector and industrial production. With more than 33 000 employees, operations in 103 countries and over 400 factories, the company supports the transition of construction and transport toward higher environmental compatibility. As a Vertical Market Residential Intern you will join the EMEA residential and modular construction teams and contribute to a range of communication, monitoring and technical support activities. Your daily work will involve drafting technical information and specification sheets, setting up internal communication platforms, and managing the project pipeline. You will also help implement reporting tools, oversee sales‑budget execution and maintain dashboard overviews. Organising customer events and congresses, as well as providing technical assistance for European customer projects, are part of the role. The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Industrial Engineering or a comparable discipline, and fluency in English. The employer highlights fast learning, curiosity, an open‑minded approach, a team‑player attitude and clear communication as essential soft‑skill attributes. The internship lasts 12 months full‑time, starts as soon as possible and is based in Zurich, with occasional travel across Europe. Work is split evenly between modular construction and vertical‑market residential tasks, offering intensive training and early responsibility. While Sika does not provide visa sponsorship, the role promises competitive, market‑aligned remuneration and the chance to work in a globally connected environment that encourages new ideas and rapid development. What the role asks for: - Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil, Chemical, Material or Industrial Engineering - Fluency in English - Important soft skills: fast learning, curiosity, open‑minded, team player, clear communication - Construction‑related work experience (nice‑to‑have) - Additional language, preferably German (nice‑to‑have)