Machine Diagnostics Engineer

Sulzer; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent social benefits

Central workplace near Winterthur

Discount programs for everyday goods

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Machine Diagnostics Engineer (100%) to join the Flow division in Switzerland. You will lead diagnostics projects, develop monitoring solutions, and analyze vibration and acoustic data to optimize pump performance.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 3–4 years of hands-on experience in machine dynamics, data acquisition, and experimental testing. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3–4 years in machine dynamics, vibration, and diagnostic methods.
• Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, and experimental campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine diagnostics projects on pump technology.
• Develop pump condition monitoring solutions and diagnostic tools.
• Analyze vibration, acoustic and dynamic test data.
• Support test beds with experimental dynamics and sensor setups.
• Perform field vibration surveys on pumps and machinery.
• Travel to test facilities or customer sites as required.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Modal analysis

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Data acquisition systems

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.