Thesis Project Mechanical Engineer – Weir – Venlo

Division: Weir Minerals

Location: Venlo, The Netherlands

Thesis Project Mechanical Engineer

We have 2 opening in the direction of CFD modelling of flow through a valve and MATLAB modelling of pressure pulsation in fluids. Further details about the project will be shared with the short listed candidates. Sudip Adhikari will be your potential coach during this period and can tell you more about the project and department during the interview.

VTG Department:

The VTG (Venlo Technology Group) hosts all innovation projects and provides support for all other departments within the organization where cost reduction, product improvement and increased service to customers are highly valued. We remain accountable from request through delivery to aftercare and support within service trajectories. Weir Minerals Netherlands functions as knowledge hub for displacement pump technology and high pressure grinding rollers within the Weir Group. Continuously pushing the boundaries of our knowledge is of paramount importance to our department.

Skills & Requirements:

The student is currently enrolled in Dutch University in Mechanical Engineering (or comparable);

The project would be done as a Master thesis;

The assignment requires full-time (40 hours) commitment from the candidate;

Fluency in English language, verbally as well as in writing.

Experience with Cradle CFD or MATLAB is a pré;

You are analytical person. you enjoy researching information, data or problems. You think in terms of solutions and can process information efficiently.

You are flexible and you can easily adapt to a changing environment.

Period: 6-9 Months

Curious about this role?  

If you have any questions about this project you can contact us via

Our offer:

Attractive internship allowance;

Travel allowance for commuting; 

A lot of learning opportunities within our online learning campus;

Excellent (global) career opportunities in Weir.

Did you know:

Several colleagues once started as interns at Weir!

Weir Minerals

Weir Minerals Netherlands, established in 1916, is part of the Weir Minerals division, spread over 20 production companies and several service centers across the globe. The Weir Minerals Netherlands office headquartered in Venlo has about 420 employees.

As a global market leader, Weir Minerals Netherlands designs, produces and sells technologically high-quality capital goods. These products are used around the world in major industry sectors including the mining industries. The growing world depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives.

It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of.

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