Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer Job – ASAP) at FELFEL

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Systems, Diagnostics, Problem Solving, Technical Documentation, Cooling System Analysis, Data Analysis

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

NICE TO MEET YOU! IN SHORT Are you a hands-on engineering student with a passion for thermodynamics? As our new Engineering Intern (ASAP, 2-3 months, 100%) in Zurich Wiedikon, you will be right in the middle of the action, tackling one of our most critical business challenges: optimizing our fridge fleet's cooling performance during the hottest season of the year. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnose current fridge cooling systems across various site conditions and usage patterns Identify root causes behind cooling instability, from compressor performance and door-opening frequency to ambient heat load and airflow design Develop and propose effective solutions for each identified issue, ranging from quick fixes to long-term structural improvements Improve overall cooling stability, factoring in the real-world effects of climate change and rising office temperatures Ensure maximum food safety by keeping our fridges reliably within required temperature ranges, even under severe heat stress Work both hands-on (testing, measuring, and visiting fridges on-site) and strategically (conducting analysis, providing recommendations, and creating documentation) WHAT TO EXPECT YOUR PROFILE Currently studying engineering (mechanical, process, thermal, or a related field) with around 3 years of academic experience Solid understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical systems Practical and curious mindset, with the ability to move fluidly between hands-on diagnostics and structured problem-solving Availability to commit to a 2–3 month project over the summer Fluency in either German or English; speaking both is a distinct advantage Non-smoker - we don't want you to smell like cigarettes, neither at work nor at customer meetings. After all, FELFEL is about good food. Valid work permit or Swiss passport. YOU WILL BE MEASURED BY OUR BENEFITS Hourly rate of CHF 27.00 Delicious Meals at Your Fingertips: Enjoy fresh, high-quality meals just steps away from your workspace – every day. Barista-Style Coffee & Premium Tea: Fuel your day with barista-style coffee and premium tea, thanks to our Gavetti machine. Work in a collaborative, friendly, and down-to-earth team based in central Zürich that values initiative and gives you the space to contribute your ideas. Take on a real, meaningful project at the center of our business, with the chance to see your solutions implemented across a live fridge fleet, not just in a report. Work closely with and gain direct exposure to our operations, technical team, and management. Does this sound like the job for you? We can't wait to learn more about you! APPLY NOW with your complete documents in either German or English. APPLY NOW ABOUT US FELFEL VALUES About us FELFEL is all about good food and coffee in the workplace: we help Swiss employers become masters of hospitality. With our smart fridge ‘FELFEL’ and delicious barista coffee ‘Gavetti’, we enable companies to provide their employees with first-class, ultra-fresh food and drinks throughout the day. Whether hearty and traditional, modern and vegan or high in protein - our weekly changing menu ensures that all employees always have something to be excited about ;). FELFEL is a family business that was founded in 2013. Today, we take care of around 1000 locations in Switzerland, and have 150 employees across our offices in Lausanne, Zurich and New York. www.felfel.ch

Responsibilities

Diagnose and optimize the cooling performance of a fridge fleet to ensure food safety during high-temperature seasons. Develop both short-term fixes and long-term structural improvements through on-site testing and strategic analysis.