Student assistant: Numerical Simulation and Experimental Analysis of Sheet Metal Forming Process

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. In the group »Integrated Production Machinery«, we specialize in meticulous optimization of technologies involved in the manufacturing of components for energy storage and energy conversion systems. With a keen focus on industrial applications, our expertise is concentrated on the innovative fields of hydrogen technologies and fuel cell production. To fulfill exponentially growing demands and achieve production cost reduction, the Fraunhofer IPT researches high-volume production of Bipolar plates (BPPs), which are a crucial component of fuel cells.

As a student assistant you support our team with CAE modeling, FEM simulation and experimental analysis of different sheet metal forming and laser heating process. We are looking for a dedicated and motivated student to carry out research and work in our group.

What you will do

CAE modelling and numerical simulation (e.g. sheet metal forming processes using ABAQUS)
Analysis and visualization of the output data and results
Experimentation and validation of the results
Documentation of research findings

What you bring to the table

You are studying Computational Mechanics, Simulation Sciences, Mechanical engineering or a comparable subject
Initial Experience in FEM simulation using ABAQUS and CAD using SOLIDWORKS or CATIA is required
Experience with FORTRAN subroutine for ABAQUS is advantageous
Programming skills in PYTHON and MATLAB are advantageous

What you can expect

Collaboration in innovative research projects and the ideal conditions to implement your knowledge from your studies and gain practical experience
Collaboration in a dedicated team and in exciting research and industrial projects
Flexible working to combine studies 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. 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:
Yogesh Borole M. Sc.
Research Assistant »Integrated Production Machinery«
Phone: +49 241 8904-100

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

www.ipt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 78299 Application Deadline:

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