Bachelor-/Master thesis »Production optimization in the food industry«

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.

At the Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, we work with more than 530 employees every day to make the production of the future more digital, more flexible and more sustainable. In the production quality department, we deal with technologies, processes and methods for optimizing production processes as well as quality assurance in manufacturing. In the »AgileHand« research project funded by the European Union, solutions are to be developed for the effective and efficient sorting, handling and packaging of deformable products from the food industry, as these work processes present companies with particular challenges. You can find mor information on our website: https://www.ipt.fraunhofer.de/de/projekte/agilehand.html

Two main topics, which are presented below, are to be developed in the form of final theses.

Product tracing: The content of the thesis is the development of a traceability system for tracing products within production. A database should be created as the basis for this. Individual functions for the targeted generation and provision of information are then developed and made available to the user via a front end.

Data-based production optimization: Part of the final thesis is the development of an optimization model that supports strategic decisions in production planning by providing employees with the best possible planning processes, taking into account various parameters. To this end, a concept is developed, various mathematical models and algorithms are selected and then tested and evaluated within a company environment.

What you will do

Selection and preparation of provided data
Selection and evaluation of suitable methods and algorithms
Development of a concept for the product tracing or the optimization of production planning processes by taking into account given requirements
Implementation of mathematical models, algorithms and databases
Development of a user interface by implementing a use case specific front-end
Validation and documentation of the results

What you bring to the table

You are studying computer science, mechanical engineering or a comparable subject
Extensive knowledge in at least one programming language
First experiences in the field of mathematical optimization models, ML, DL are advantageous
An independent way of working and enjoyment of interdisciplinary teamwork
Good language skills in German and English

What you can expect

Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside your studies
Professional supervision and collaboration in a dedicated team
A state-of-the-art machine park equipped with edge cloud systems and 5G infrastructure
Flexible working to combine study and job in the best possible way

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!

Questions according to this position will be answered by:
Jan Hendrik Hellmich M.Sc.
Research assistant »production quality«
Phone: +49 241 8904-399

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

www.ipt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 71740 Application Deadline:

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