Thesis: Investigation of sintering effects in laser powder bed fusion processes

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.

The Chair of Laser Technology LLT at RWTH Aachen University, together with the cooperating Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, is Europe's leading centre for basic and contract research in the field of laser technology. In close co-operation with partners from industry and research, the Fraunhofer ILT is working, among other things, on the further development of the additive manufacturing process Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB/M ). With PBF-LB/M, metallic components with almost any complex geometry can be additively manufactured using a layer-by-layer structure. The versatile range of applications includes components in the automotive industry, aerospace and medical technology.

What you will do

You analyse the effects of high temperatures on materials susceptible to cracking
With your support, a fully sintered powder bed is created
You will analyse how sintered powder influences spatter formation during the PBF-LB/M process
Your results contribute to the stability of the PBF-LB/M process

What you bring to the table

You are a student of industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or a related degree programme
You support our dynamic team with your independent and autonomous way of working
Initial knowledge of materials science as well as heat and mass transfer is an advantage for you
Good German and English skills enable you to communicate effectively with international partners

What you can expect

👥 Team spirit: Creative, interdisciplinary environment with a motivated team, flat hierarchies and a “you” culture.
🖥 Workplace: Excellent machinery and equipment as well as first-class office facilities.
💪 Co-creation: Practice-oriented final thesis in an innovative applied research environment.
🧘‍♀️ Work-life balance: Benefit from flexible working hours on a trust basis.
➕ Advantages: Opportunity to benefit from exciting corporate benefits.
🚐 Travel: Good transport connections, parking spaces directly in front of the institute, an e-charging station and a parking garage.

The position is temporary until completion of the final thesis.

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 people are given preference if they are equally qualified.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

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Questions about this position will be answered by
Mr. Andreas Vogelpoth M. Sc.

Telephone: +49 241/8906-365

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 79442 Application Deadline: 06/30/2025

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