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Internship Fluid Technology - Full Time - Winterthur, Switzerland

 

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. 

 

Join our Fluid Technology team and support the advancement of commercial CFD applications. As a trainee, you will help standardize workflows for faster, more reliable simulations, assist in executing commercial projects during peak demand, and contribute to developing new simulation approaches. Your work will focus on components such as separators, mixers, and mass transfer equipment, supporting real-world engineering challenges. You'll also play a role in enhancing CFD visualization for marketing purposes. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.
 

Your main tasks and responsibilities:  

 

  • Conduct CFD-based flow investigations, including simulation setup, execution, and clear presentation of results.
  • Develop and refine CFD simulation methodologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and applicability across different use cases.
  • Automate and optimize post-processing workflows to enable more data-driven insights and reduce manual effort.
  • Standardize and enhance the visualization of CFD results for diverse audiences — from technical documentation to compelling visuals for marketing.

 

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

 

  • Master's degree (or nearing completion) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computational Science, Physics, or Applied Mathematics.
  • Solid understanding of fundamental fluid mechanics.
  • Experience with commercial CFD software (e.g., ANSYS, Fluent, CFX) and 3D CAD tools.
  • Familiarity with multiphase simulation techniques is highly desirable. Strong computer literacy: programming or data science experience is a plus.
  • Strong analytical mindset and a proactive, collaborative approach, with the flexibility to work across disciplines and communicate ideas effectively.
  • Fluency in English – other languages a plus.

 

What we offer you: 

 

  • 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays)
  • Defined contribution pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program/health care
  • On-site car parking/public transport allowance
  • Access to a wide range of discounts

 

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

 

Do you have a question about the role? 
 

Reach out to Alexi Donadoni at Alexi.Donadoni@sulzer.com . Our team is looking forward hearing from you! 

 

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. 

About us

 

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13’130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).  www.sulzer.com

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