Hydraulic Validation Intern — 12-Month International Experience

Liebherr Group; Bulle; On-site; CHF 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office option

Company restaurant

International family business

Job summary

Liebherr Group in Bulle, Switzerland, offers a 12-month internship starting February 2027 in a multinational setting. You will assist test engineers, analyze failures in hydraulic components, and translate field data into valid test cycles.

You will develop skills in hydraulics, materials science, and data analysis (Python), while collaborating with multiple departments and languages (FR/DE/EN). Flexible hours and home-office options amplify professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of materials science, tribology and fatigue resistance.
• Strong systems engineering knowledge, especially hydraulics.
• Good data acquisition and analysis skills, preferably Python.
• Team player with ability to collaborate across departments.
• Excellent communication in French, German and/or English.

Responsibilities

• Assist test engineers during part inspections and characterizing damage.
• Analyze failure causes in axial piston pumps and motors; identify parameters.
• Convert parameters and field data into representative test cycles.
• Compare test results with field feedback to ensure relevance.
• Write detailed reports and contribute to failure libraries.
• Participate in performance and endurance tests of hydraulic products.
• Help define test methodologies and evaluate results.
• Support End Of Line (EOL) testing to ensure quality before service.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Materials science

Tribology

Hydraulics systems

Data analysis (Python)

Team collaboration

Multilingual communication (FR/DE/EN)

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Liebherr Group in Bulle, Switzerland, offers a 12-month internship starting February 2027 in a multinational setting. You will assist test engineers, analyze failures in hydraulic components, and translate field data into valid test cycles.

You will develop skills in hydraulics, materials science, and data analysis (Python), while collaborating with multiple departments and languages (FR/DE/EN). Flexible hours and home-office options amplify professional growth.