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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.
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