Student assistant: FEM Simulation and Programming

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 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. We, the »advanced forming« group of the »Glass and Precision Manufacturing« department, are looking for motivated student assistants involved in highly innovative research projects. Your main tasks consist of FEM simulation and Python programming, allowing you to broaden your research experience besides your studies. Furthermore, you will collaborate with a highly experienced research team with interdisciplinary backgrounds.

Do you want to be part of creating the future? Welcome to the team! With us, you will take on responsible tasks from day one in an exciting working environment.

The position is available from May 2025!

What you will do

Support the team to improve the accuracy of the FEM simulation model
Post-processing the simulation results in Python
Data analysis and visualization
Numerical modeling and programming for model optimization & machine-learning

What you bring to the table

You are studying Simulation Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering or a comparable subject
Good programming skills e.g. in Python or Fortran are advantageous
Initial experience in FEM (Finite Element Method) simulation tools e.g. ABAQUS or ANSYS
Good analytical skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary project work
Initiative, excellent communication skills and a passion for teamwork

What you can expect

Excellent environment for gaining both research- and practical experiences
Ideal engagement with numerous interdisciplinary research- and industrial projects
The opportunity to write your practice-oriented thesis with us
Flexible working to combine studies and job in the best possible way
State-of-the-art machinery, equipped with edge cloud systems and a 5G infrastructure

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!

For any further information on this position please contact:
Albina Karimova M. Sc.
Research Assistant »Glass and Precision Manufacturing«
Phone: +49 241 8904-146

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

www.ipt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 79590 Application Deadline:

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