What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at Sulzer?
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About The Role
Job Summary
The Student or Intern is responsible for supporting administrative or operational tasks while gaining practical experience. This role follows specific instructions and procedures and is designed to provide learning opportunities in a structured environment.
This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium, Large, Division / Extra Large, Group organization.
Key Responsibilities
Follow instructions and complete assigned duties.
Participate in training and development activities.
Support team members as needed.
POSITION: Mechanical Design Intern
DEPARTMENT: Product Engineering
SUPERVISOR: Supervisor Pump Design
SALARY GRADE: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Summary
The Product Development (PD) group is involved in the design, validation and documentation of new product design and upgrades to existing product ranges. The successful candidate will work on project support as assigned by Engineers in the PD group.
Position is full-time during the summer.
Essential Functions
% OF TIME
Training Will Be Given To Accomplish The Following
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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
About The Role
Job Summary
The Student or Intern is responsible for supporting administrative or operational tasks while gaining practical experience. This role follows specific instructions and procedures and is designed to provide learning opportunities in a structured environment.
This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium, Large, Division / Extra Large, Group organization.
Key Responsibilities
Follow instructions and complete assigned duties.
Participate in training and development activities.
Support team members as needed.
POSITION: Mechanical Design Intern
DEPARTMENT: Product Engineering
SUPERVISOR: Supervisor Pump Design
SALARY GRADE: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Summary
The Product Development (PD) group is involved in the design, validation and documentation of new product design and upgrades to existing product ranges. The successful candidate will work on project support as assigned by Engineers in the PD group.
Position is full-time during the summer.
Essential Functions
% OF TIME
Training Will Be Given To Accomplish The Following
- Hands-on support of component testing and data collection.
- Drafting support using NX 3D/2D system
- Engineering support work for projects as assigned
- Release of drawings / documents through SAP & Teamcenter ERP systems
- Adheres to company and department policies, procedures, and standards
- Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide ESG & EHS Management systems, which includes following all safety, health and environmental policies and procedures. Supports and cooperates in company-wide Quality Management effort.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Completion of freshman year of BSc Mechanical Engineering degree.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
- Sound computer skills in Word and Excel.
- Experience with 2D and 3D CAD systems
- An Interest in rotating machinery and manufacturing is beneficial.
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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.