Student assistant (m/f/d) in the field of process automation and robotics

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.

With its focus on future-relevant key technologies and the utilization of results in economy and industry, the Fraunhofer Society plays a central role in the innovation process. As a guide and source of inspiration for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it contributes to shaping our society and our future.

For over 35 years, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology in Berlin has stood for excellence in production science. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between science and practice in the field of industrial production and offer application-oriented system solutions for the entire spectrum of industrial tasks – from product development to the production process, maintenance of capital goods, and recycling of products to the design and management of factory operations.

Based on many years of expertise in robotics, operational optimization and control systems, the Automation Technology division is opening up new fields of application for industry.

To this end, the latest findings from the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud-based methods are combined with proven expert knowledge to answer current questions in robot-supported production.

What you will do

You will be involved in current research projects and work directly with industrial companies
You will research approaches for optimizing machines and systems, compile data sets for data analytics, generate visualizations of time series and systems under consideration
You will organize and moderate working meetings with internal and external partners
You will set up test benches and carry out experiments
You will prepare research results and contribute to publications

What you bring to the table

Ongoing studies in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physical engineering, computer science, business informatics, computational engineering science or a related field
Basic knowledge of programming (e.g. Python, C++, ROS, Matlab/Simulink)
Prior knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
- Signal Processing and Robotics or
- Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics or
- Control Engineering and Optimization Methods

Good analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems
Good communication skills to present ideas clearly and effectively
Proactive and independent way of working with a high motivation to learn and implement new things
German language skills at native speaker level and good written and spoken English skills

What you can expect

A great team and an open, collegial atmosphere
Flexible working hours that can be coordinated with your studies
An exciting and varied role in a leading research institute
Possibility to work partially remotely
Opportunity to write thesis papers

Remuneration is based on the general works agreement on the employment of auxiliary staff.

The position is initially limited to one year.

The monthly working hours are negotiable between 40 or 80 hours.

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, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled people are given preference if they are equally suitable. We welcome applications from women in STEM professions.

Fraunhofer is the largest organization for application-oriented research in Europe. Our fields of research are geared towards people's needs: Health, safety, communication, mobility, energy and the 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

Ms.

Lisa Lokstein

E-mail: lisa.lokstein@ipk.fraunhofer.de

Please apply exclusively via the recruiting portal ("Apply now" button at the bottom right).

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK

www.ipk.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 80565

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