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EnglishMichelin Recherche et Technique – mRT – an advanced reseach center of Michelin Research & Development division.
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Delivering innovative solutions across materials, mechanical systems, and embedded technologies.
Creating innovative and high-performance materials for modern industries. Focused on research in composites, polymers, and nanomaterials for durability and efficiency.
Designing and optimizing complex mechanical systems from scratch. Using digital simulation and rapid prototyping to meet project demands.
Developing intelligent electronic solutions and software for connected devices. Specializing in embedded systems, IoT, AI, energy harvesting and real-time signal processing.
Real-world applications demonstrating mRT’s capabilities.
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In the heart of Switzerland, we unite academic excellence with industrial ambition, working side‑by‑side with top universities, research centers, and SMEs to accelerate innovation. This spirit of collaboration defines who we are: it’s woven into our DNA and fuels our mission to solve concrete challenges with cutting‑edge science. By joining forces with us, our innovation partners gain access to the full strength of Michelin, ranked among the 100 most innovative companies in the world and recognized by Clarivate™ as a Top 100 Global Innovator, powered by nearly EUR 1.2 billion dedicated each year to advancing breakthrough technologies.
Explore our Areas of Expertise page to discover where our collaborations can take shape and how we can innovate together.
Michelin is convinced that a sustainable future cannot be imagined without a growth model that takes planetary limits into consideration, and that is based on real social and societal responsibility. No development project can be imagined without considering all its economic, social and environmental impacts.
Each mRT employee takes pride in contributing to projects that create a positive environmental impact, an everyday source of motivation that gives direction and meaning to our journey. To discover the environmental dimensions of some of the initiatives we have been working on, we invite you to explore our Projects page.
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Real-world applications demonstrating mRT’s capabilities.
mRT SA acts as a Swiss-based advanced research center for Michelin, combining the power of the Group’s global R&D network with the unique innovation capabilities of Switzerland.
mRT SA is an Advanced Research Center integrated into Michelin’s global Research & Development (R&D) organization, which brings together advanced research, pre‑development, and development activities supporting the Group’s innovation strategy. Michelin’s R&D network includes over 6,000 experts across 9 centers worldwide, including the major Ladoux hub in France with over 2,500 specialists and extensive testing facilities.
We work with a broad range of sectors, including industry, luxury, medical technology, electronics, and sports. If your project involves designing or producing innovative physical or virtual objects, we’re ready to support you.
We also collaborate with schools by sponsoring thesis projects and have a strong track record of working with laboratories, technology centers, and small to medium‑sized enterprises.
mRT offers a unique mix of technical excellence, strong values, and great quality of life. Our work involves advanced manufacturing processes that require precision and mastery across every production step, creating a stimulating environment for learning and innovation.
We also follow Michelin’s People–Profit–Planet values, contributing to environmentally meaningful projects and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
Daily life at mRT is enjoyable thanks to facilities like a ping‑pong table, pétanque area, baby‑foot, and outdoor workspace. And with immediate access to biking, running, mountain trails, climbing, and fitness, plus the vibrant city of Fribourg nearby, employees enjoy an exceptional work–life balance.
Yes. mRT SA welcomes interns and apprentices every year, offering around ten internship positions as well as several apprenticeship opportunities. Engineering internships are typically posted on EPFL’s website, and the minimum duration is usually five months. Many interns extend their stay to a full year by combining an initial internship with an industrial master’s thesis. Common fields include materials science, mechanics, IoT, robotics, vision systems, and data engineering.
We value curiosity, creativity, hands‑on mindset, and a strong desire to learn.
If you’re interested, simply send us your CV and a short motivation message through our contact page.
