Machine Diagnostics Engineer

E123 Sulzer Management AG; Winterthur; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central workplace near Winterthur

Innovative, vibrant culture

Excellent social benefits (holidays, 


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Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Machine Diagnostics Engineer (100%) in the Flow division in Switzerland to advance pump diagnostics, vibration and modal analysis, and data-driven insights. You will work on diagnostics projects, develop monitoring solutions, and analyze pump operation data using Excel, MATLAB and LabVIEW.

Occasional travel to test facilities or customer sites may be required. Central workplace near Winterthur station, with a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in machine dynamics, vibration, and experimental modal analysis.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Solid understanding of rotating equipment; pump technology is a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine diagnostics projects for pump technology.
• Develop machinery diagnostic and pump condition monitoring solutions.
• Analyze pump and system operation data.
• Perform vibration, acoustic, and dynamic measurements on testbeds.
• Support test bed activities with data acquisition and sensors.
• Conduct field vibration surveys at customer sites; travel as needed.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Modal analysis

Data analysis

Experimental dynamics

Sensor data acquisition

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Excel

Job description

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.

About the role

We are looking for a Machine Diagnostics Engineer (100%) to join our team within the Flow division in Switzerland to help us take Sulzer to the next level. In this role, you will be responsible for machine diagnostics activities related to pump technology. Join our team if you want to contribute to technology development and support in the field of experimental dynamics, vibration and modal analysis, acoustics, and related data analysis techniques.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Project work on Machine Diagnostics projects


• Development of machinery diagnostic and pump condition monitoring solutions


• Analysis of pump and system operation data


• Vibration, acoustic and other dynamic measurements in the testbed, measurement data analysis and interpretation


• Support test bed activities with experimental dynamics, sensor and data acquisition activities


• Field vibration surveys and analysis on pumps


• Travel to test facilities, customer sites or other locations can occasionally be required

To succeed in this role, you will need

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field


• Knowledge and experience in the field of vibration and modal analysis


• Ideally, 3-4 years of experience in machine dynamics, vibration and experimental modal analysis, acoustics, machinery diagnostics and condition monitoring, and data analysis techniques


• Hands-on experience in data acquisition systems, instrumentation and conducting experimental test campaigns


• Solid understanding of rotating equipment; experience with pump technology is a plus


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, MATLAB, and LabView


• Team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills


• Fluent in English, German is a plus

What we offer you

• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture


• Excellent social benefits (holidays, pension fund etc.)


• Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle


• Central workplace, only 5 minutes from Winterthur train station

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.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.