City:  Aachen
Date:  Jan 5, 2026

Unsolicited application: Thesis at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, we may not be developing swords to fight the dark side of the Force, but our developments often sound like science fiction. That's because we are designing the technologies and processes for the future of digital production, packaging and scanner technology, and many other laser-based applications, such as 3D printing and laser fusion.

Would you like to write your thesis with us, but haven't found a suitable job offer? Then send us a speculative application!

 

In cooperation with the RWTH chairs Chair of Laser Technology LLT and Chair of Optical Systems Technology TOS, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, as a leading center for contract research and development in laser technology, offers theses (bachelor's and master's) for students of engineering and natural sciences.

 

 

Be part of change

To increase your chances, we ask you to submit documents that are as informative and complete as possible.
 

Please be sure to include the following in your application:

  • Which topic you are particularly interested in
  • What knowledge, skills, and experience you have
  • When you would like to start working with us

 

What you contribute

  • You are a registered student, preferably in physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, industrial engineering, computer science, chemistry or a comparable course of study
  • Enjoy developing your own ideas and implementing them independently
  • Flexibility, ability to work in a team and a structured, goal-oriented and independent way of working

 

What we offer

👥Team spirit: You can expect a creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team. Flat hierarchies and an informal culture are part of our workplace.
🖥 Workplace: You will have access to excellent machinery and equipment as well as first-class office facilities.
💪 Involvement: Benefit from the opportunity to write a practice-oriented thesis in an innovative working environment and exciting and challenging fields of applied research.
🧘‍♀️Work-life balance: Benefit from flexible working hours based on trust.
➕ Advantages: With us, you have the opportunity to benefit from exciting corporate benefits.
🚐 Getting here: Not only do we have good transport connections, but we also have parking spaces directly in front of the institute, an e-charging station, and our own parking garage.

 

This position is limited in duration until the completion of the respective 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 persons will be given preference if equally qualified. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that optimally promote their abilities.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

 

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Moana Hensellek
recruiting@ilt.fraunhofer.de
Telephone: +49 241/8906-286

 

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT 

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 82698                Application Deadline:

 


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