INTERNSHIP – Footwear Materials Engineer M/F/X
Amer Sports is the world leader in sporting goods with the brands Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson. Salomon SAS, "The Mountain Sport Company", was born in 1947 in the heart of the Alps and is the cradle of modern mountaineering. Thanks to a passion for sport and innovative design, Salomon has created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and clothing for alpine and nordic skiing and has been able to provide innovative solutions in footwear, and equipment for snowboard, competition, mountaineering, hiking, trail running and many other sports. Through this orientation towards performance, Salomon innovates and excels in mountain sports, by converting new ideas into products and by pushing the boundaries of the possible. Salomon's commitment, culture and heritage are all linked by a simple concept: every employee can make Salomon the reference mountain brand. Salomon is committed responsibly to the outdoors through its sustainable development program. Diversity is one of Salomon's five values, which is why we are committed to creating an environment accessible to all. Salomon's headquarters is based in Annecy (74), France.
Do polymers no longer have any secrets for you? Are you interested in innovative materials and their impact on product performance? Would you like to contribute to the development of new materials for the shoes of tomorrow as part of your end-of-studies internship? If so, we probably have an internship that might interest you! ___________ Within the Footwear Materials team, you will contribute to the development of new materials, to the structuring of our materials library and to the reduction of the environmental impact of our products. An internship at the crossroads of innovation, technical data and eco-design!
Your missions will be as follows:
- Develop and validate new materials:
Gather the needs of the Development, Marketing and Design teams to formalize technical specifications. Drive the development and validation of new materials in collaboration with our supplier network. Contribute to identifying solutions that meet performance requirements and the needs of product teams.
- Structure and enrich our materials library:
Centralize and ensure the reliability of materials data from different sources and internal tools. Update and optimize databases to facilitate the search and selection of materials by the Materials teams and project teams. Develop visual supports allowing for the comparison of materials according to several criteria: performance, cost and CO₂ impact. Participate in the creation of a physical materials library to facilitate their consultation and comparison.
- Contribute to the reduction of our CO₂ impact:
Participate in the evolution of our Preferred Material List, which references the materials to be prioritized. Analyze the environmental data of existing materials and identify areas for improvement. Contribute to quantifying the CO₂ and energy impacts of industrial processes. Collaborate with the Sustainability teams to evaluate the technical and environmental feasibility of the solutions envisaged. What this internship can bring you: Develop your materials expertise by contributing to the development and validation of materials intended for Salomon shoes. Discover the behind-the-scenes of product innovation by working with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers. Strengthen your skills in technical data analysis by structuring complex information and transforming it into decision-making tools. Contribute concretely to eco-design by identifying opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of materials and processes. Gain a global vision of material development, from the definition of the need to the selection of technical solutions.
Your skills: You have an interest in materials, their technical properties and their manufacturing processes. You are comfortable with the analysis, structuring and exploitation of technical data. You enjoy teamwork and know how to collaborate with interlocutors of varied expertise. You are curious, proactive and motivated by the challenges of innovation and reducing environmental impact. Education: Master's degree (Bac +5) in materials with a focus on polymer materials. IT: Good proficiency in Excel and an interest in data management tools are assets. Languages: English C1
Contract: Internship, internship agreement mandatory (valid residence permit for the entire duration of the internship required). Location: position based in Annecy, FRANCE Desired start: January/February 2027 Duration: 6 months _____________ At Salomon, internship allowances are broken down as follows: Internship allowances: Bac to Bac + 3: 700 € gross Bac +4/+5: 950 € gross PhD: 1200 € gross Housing allowances: 300 € housing aid upon presentation of a rental lease found less than 50 km from the headquarters and monthly rent receipts. Are you interested in this position? Then, do not hesitate and send us your CV quickly so that we can study your application!!