Master's Thesis Thermal Engineering 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Location:

Molinazzo di Monteggio, Ticino, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0140298

Date Posted:

2026-08-10

Company Name:

Hitachi Energy Dry Transformers Switzerland SA

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

How you'll make an impact

• Analyze the current enclosure design concepts for IP55 and NEMA 3R dry-type transformer applications

• Define CFD simulation models to evaluate airflow distribution, temperature fields, and thermal performance under AN and AF cooling conditions

• Investigate different design parameters, including finned wall geometry, ventilation strategy, airflow paths, fan-assisted cooling configuration, and material selection

• Compare alternative enclosure solutions in terms of thermal efficiency, manufacturability, robustness, and compliance with protection requirements

• Identify critical areas related to heat accumulation, restricted airflow, and possible design limitations

• Develop engineering recommendations and design guidelines for optimized dry-type transformer enclosures

Your background

• Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field

• Basic knowledge of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and mechanical design

• Interest in numerical simulation, CFD analysis, and industrial product optimization

• Familiarity with CAD tools and/or CFD software will be considered an advantage

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