Student assistant: Software engineering for industrial and digital infrastructures

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 »Digital Infrastructures«, we deal with the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance connectivity and data management within industrial environments. Our focus includes designing robust network architectures, integrating IoT devices, and leveraging cloud computing to optimize production processes.

As a student assistant you support our team with software development tasks for an industrial connectivity hub, aimed at enhancing the connectivity of IIoT devices and industrial machines, enabling seamless communication and data exchange across different platforms. Your responsibilities will include assisting in developing, testing, and debugging software modules, as well as contributing to the integration of APIs that facilitate machine-to-machine interaction.

Here you partly work on your tasks on site in our institute / in our machine park, with remote work being possible as well.

What you will do

Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software components for the industrial connectivity hub
Contribute to the integration of APIs for seamless interoperability between diverse industrial machines
Collaborate with team members to develop a digital twin of a fuel cell production line
Engage in research for emerging industrial connectivity solutions

What you bring to the table

You are studying mechanical engineering, computer science, CES or a comparable subject
Solid background in software development
Experience with container and orchestration technologies is advantageous
A high degree of motivation, independence, and team spirit
Good language skills in German and/or English

What you can expect

Collaboration in innovative research projects and the chance to implement your knowledge from your studies in practice
You become part of the team from the very beginning, can contribute your ideas and take on tasks on your own responsibility
Flexible working to combine studies and job in the best possible way
The opportunity to write your practice-oriented thesis with us

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:
André Gilerson M.Sc.
Research assistant »Digital infrastructures«
Phone: +49 241 8904-230

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

www.ipt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 78104 Application Deadline:

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