Intern (m/f/d) Flow simulation of hydraulic hydro turbines / CFD

Voith Hydro; Heidenheim an der Brenz; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Trainee network

Attractive compensation

Job summary

Voith Group invites a student in mechanical engineering to join the CFD internship for flow simulation of hydraulic turbines in Heidenheim. You will support CFD setup, meshing, modeling and post-processing while collaborating with multidisciplinary experts. Starting October 2026, you gain hands-on experience and contribute to energy-transition projects.

You will work under a mentor, receive regular feedback, and participate in trainee networking with flexible hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Experience with Ansys CFX and programming languages is advantageous.
• Good written and spoken English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute and evaluate numerical flow simulations (CFD) for hydraulic turbines.
• Contribute to meshing strategy, numerical modeling and post-processing automation.
• Analyze turbine characteristics across operating ranges and compare with measurements.
• Collaborate with simulation, measurement tech, hydraulic design and strength teams.
• Support energy transition-related objectives through your work.

Skills

CFD basics

Team player

Independent working

English proficiency

German language (adv)

Programming (Python)

Education

Enrolled student in mechanical engineering

Tools

Ansys CFX

Python

Job description

About The Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22.000 employees, sales of € 5,5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Intern (m/f/d) Flow simulation of hydraulic hydro turbines / CFD

Job ID 78824 | Location Heidenheim | starting October 2026

Your tasks

• Your tasks include the preparation, execution, and evaluation of numerical flow simulations (CFD) in the field of hydraulic turbines.
• You support the selection of the meshing strategy, the numerical modeling, and the automation of the post-processing.
• You analyze the turbine characteristics with regard to different operating ranges and compare the numerical results with measurement data obtained from real turbines or in the in‑house measurement laboratory.
• You collaborate with experts from simulation, measurement technology, hydraulic design, and strength calculation across different disciplines.
• Your work contributes to supporting the energy transition.

Your profile

• You are an enrolled student (m/f/d) in mechanical engineering or a similar engineering course.
• You have basic knowledge of computational fluid dynamics.
• Knowledge of the software Ansys CFX and a programming language (e.g. Python, Perl or similar) is an advantage.
• You have a good command of written and spoken English, knowledge of German is an advantage.
• You are a team player with the ability to work independently and have a structured and goaloriented way of working.

What You Can Expect

• Support from your mentor and team to help you get started.
• Job counseling and regular feedback for your professional and personal development.
• Exciting work opportunities and individual projects that provide you with insights into the operation of an international company.
• Flexible working hours and attractive compensation.
• Being part of our trainee network and staying in contact with other trainees through regular meetings.