BA/MA Sensor-based control of the laser powder bed fusion process

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.

In cooperation with the Chair of Laser Technology at RWTH LLT, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Europe's leading center for contract research and development in the field of laser technology, is offering the opportunity to write a thesis. In close cooperation with partners from industry and research, the ILT is working on the further development of the additive manufacturing process Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). With LPBF, metallic components with almost any complex geometry can be additively manufactured using a layer-by-layer structure. The wide range of applications includes components in the automotive industry, aerospace and medical technology.quality management systems are of great importance for the industrial application of the LPBF process. On the one hand, the aim is to achieve a high degree of geometric accuracy, and on the other hand to reduce defects and ensure a consistent microstructure.

What you will do

Implementation of sensor-based process control on an LPBF system
Independent planning and execution of scientific experiments
Evaluation of the experiments in the form of analyses of the sensor data and metallographic examination of sample bodies
Documentation and presentation of the research results

What you bring to the table

You are studying industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable engineering degree program
You have the ability and enjoy working independently and on your own responsibility
You enjoy developing your own ideas and implementing them independently
Initial knowledge of control engineering and signal processing is an advantage for this job
Good written and spoken German and/or English skills

What you can expect

A modern and innovative working environment with a well-equipped technical infrastructure
Creative freedom
The opportunity to gain interesting insights into research practice and the everyday life of a research organization during your studies
Targeted and individual support from our supervisors to help you succeed
Flexible working hours and the option of flexible mobile working

The position is temporary until completion of the thesis.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Luke Schüller M.Sc.

Phone:+49 0241/8906-446

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 70937 Application Deadline: 05/31/2024

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