Location:
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0132438
Date Posted:
2026-06-17
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Administration & Facilities
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The opportunity
Join an innovative R&D team shaping high voltage technologies. You will contribute to the simulation and analysis of thermo-fluid phenomena relevant to switching performance and thermal behavior in gas circuit breakers. The work combines numerical simulation, data analysis, and engineering evaluation, supporting ongoing product development activities. You will work in a multidisciplinary R&D environment and collaborate with experienced engineers and researchers in the field of high-voltage technology. Bring your curiosity and make an impact from day one. The duration of the internship is 6 - 12 months.
How you’ll make an impact
Setup and run 2D and 3D CFD simulations
Perform thermo-fluid simulations using ANSYS Fluent
Analyze and evaluate simulation and experimental data
Post-process results using internal engineering tools
Collaborate on improving simulation models and approaches
Support product development through engineering insights
Document simulation setups and key findings
Contribute ideas to enhance performance and design
Your background
Enrolled in Bachelor or Master or done with studies in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar field
Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics and thermal management
Familiarity with CAD tools and experience using ANSYS Fluent
Programming skills in Python or MATLAB
Strong English communication skills and team-oriented mindset
Willingness to handle responsibilities independently
More about us
We are a technology-driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally – empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.
We look forward to receiving your application, including a brief cover letter and a transcript of records, along with your CV. Non-EU/EFTA citizens, please note that an official university certificate showing that an internship is a mandatory part of your studies is required.
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
