City:  Berlin
Date:  Nov 28, 2025

Mandatory internship in high-precision 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.

 

The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK in Berlin conducts research and development across the entire production spectrum and has state-of-the-art technologies in the field of manufacturing engineering at its disposal. The technologies and systems we develop are used industrially in both the macro and micro sectors and can be found in areas such as vehicle construction and supply, tool and mold making, aerospace technology, energy technology, machine tool and plant engineering, the printing machine industry, and the woodworking industry.

In the Manufacturing Technologies department, we work on the development, provision, and adaptation of production and manufacturing technologies for the manufacture of innovative products. We develop new machines and machining strategies on behalf of our customers, optimize existing production facilities, and implement future-oriented tool concepts. Our core competencies include machining technology, precision machining, cleaning and blasting processes, additive manufacturing, and production and machine measurement technology.

 

What you will do

 

The main tasks within the scope of the mandatory internship consist of preparing, conducting, and documenting experimental test series on various machine tools and measuring devices, as well as assisting in the design and implementation of technical components and systems.

 

What you bring to the table

 

  • studies in mechanical engineering or similar engineering sciences
  • basic knowledge of manufacturing technology and design
  • programming skills (Python, C++) advantageous
  • interest in modern and innovative technologies
  • creative, solution-oriented, and independent way of working
  • very good German and/or English skills 

 

What you can expect

 

  • a great team and an open, collegial working environment
  • flexible working hours that can be combined with your studies
  • exciting and varied work at a leading research institute
  • opportunities to participate in current research projects
  • insight into modern technologies and innovative manufacturing processes
  • if the collaboration is very successful, the option to write your thesis (bachelor's/master's) in cooperation with our institute

 

The weekly working time is 39 hours (full-time).

Remuneration is based on the federal guidelines for internship remuneration.

The duration of the thesis depends on the requirements of your university.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft attaches great importance to the professional equality of women and men.

 

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, We welcome applications from females in STEM professions.

 

Fraunhofer is the largest organization for application-oriented research in Europe. Our research fields are geared to people's needs: Health, Safety, Communication, Mobility, Energy and Environment. We are creative, we shape technology, we design products, we improve processes, we open up new paths.

 

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

If you have any questions, please contact:

 

Mr.

Robert Bolz

mail: robert.bolz@ipk.fraunhofer.de

 

Please apply exclusively via the recruiting portal (click on the “Apply now” button at the bottom right).

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK 

www.ipk.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 82307           

 


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