Application Specialist in Thermal Analysis – 100%
Location Nänikon, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Date posted January 22, 2026 Job ID 21128Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
Our thermal analysis systems are of the highest quality and performance. They are designed to determine a wide range of thermal and mechanical properties. Our customers use them for the research, development, and quality assurance of substances and materials of all kinds. To strengthen our team at our global operational headquarters in Nänikon-Greifensee, we are looking for an Application Specialist in Thermal Analysis – 100%
This varied role offers a unique blend of hands-on lab work and diverse responsibilities such as delivering international customer trainings, and supporting the sales team, with approximately 15% worldwide travel included.
In this role, your responsibilities would include:
- Measuring customer samples using thermal analysis products such as Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA), and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), and creating detailed application reports
- Providing worldwide hotline support and testing prototype devices
- Writing publications and developing engaging marketing materials, including handbooks, webinars, and other collateral to support product promotion and education
- Training sales staff and customers both remotely and on-site
- Providing global online expert support in special sales cases
- Travelling to support local sales teams on-site (about 15% worldwide travel)
What You Need to Succeed
Following requirements are necessary for this role:
- Master's degree, or preferably a Ph.D., in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
- Strong knowledge of and experience with thermal analysis techniques (DSC, TGA, TMA, and/or DMA) and their applications
- Several years of experience in an industrial or research environment
- Enjoying giving public presentations and conveying complex information
- Independent mindset and solution-oriented working and thinking style
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a team-oriented approach
- Willingness to travel globally about 15%
- German language skills are beneficial
- Strong communication and presentation skills in English (spoken and written)
Our Offer to You
We offer:
- Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
- A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
- Free parking and direct access to public transport
- Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own METTLER TOLEDO restaurant, with special prices for employees
- A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses
You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.
Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.
Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.
Please note that we do not accept any application documents via e-mail, only applications submitted on our job platform due to our data protection guidelines. Furthermore, we do currently not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com
About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Präzisionsinstrumenten und Dienstleistungen. In Labor-, Prozessanalytik-, Industrie-, Produktinspektions- und Einzelhandelsanwendungen sind wir bekannt für Innovation und Qualität. Unser Vertriebs-und Servicenetzwerk zählt zu den umfangreichsten der Branche. Unsere Produkte werden in mehr als 140 Ländern verkauft, und wir sind unmittelbar in ca. 40 Ländern präsent. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.mt.com.
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