City:  Aachen
Date:  Apr 26, 2024

Student assistant (f/m/d) in the field of laser cutting

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 the Ablation and Joining department, the Cutting group deals with all process-related issues relating to laser cutting and the associated plant and system technology. Our current work focuses on the development of high-speed cutting processes for electromobility, including the cutting of bipolar plates and battery electrodes, the integration of AI-supported process monitoring and control for such processes and the use of digital twins in laser cutting systems.

 

What you will do

  • Preparation, execution, recording and evaluation of experiments
  • Construction and conversion of test setups
  • Extension of existing software for process data acquisition, analysis and system control with Python and LabVIEW

 

What you bring to the table

  • You are studying mechanical engineering, automation technology, electrical engineering, another engineering science or physics
  • Programming skills, ideally in programming with LabVIEW and/or Python
  • A structured, independent way of working, initiative and the ability to work in a team

 

What you can expect

  • A professional and dynamic working atmosphere
  • Excellent machinery and equipment
  • Freedom to develop your own ideas, projects for your field of study
  • There is the possibility of a scientific thesis (BA, MA, PA) or an internship semester 
  • Flexible working hours that allow you to combine your studies and professional practice
  • Exciting seminars, events and team-building measures
  • Very good transportation options (bus, car) and corporate benefits

 

Remuneration is based on the general works agreement on the employment of auxiliary staff.

The weekly working time is 10 - 16 hours.

The position is initially limited to 6 months, after which a longer term is also possible.

 

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. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

 

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:

Gerald Manuel Kolter

Phone: 0241/8906-439

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT 

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 71629                Application Deadline: 05/31/2024

 


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