Student Assistent - Department 3D Printing Technology

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.

We, the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD, are looking for a student assistant for our Competence Center "3D Printing Technology" to join our team in the field of software development.

The Competence Center "3D Printing Technology" researches and develops software solutions in the field of graphical 3D printing and multi-material 3D printing.

A core element of our work is the 3D printer driver Cuttlefish which prepares data for 3D printing to achieve the optimal color reproduction. In addition, we develop data-driven design software to establish a digital process with additive manufacturing in the field of prosthetics. Most related to this position is Cuttlefish::Web, a browser-based frontend and backend, developed in JavaScript, proving a user-friendly graphical user interface for Cuttlefish. Therefore, you should bring knowledge in Javascript, CSS and HTML.

What you will do

Depending on your knowledge and skills, you will support our department in day-to-day software development tasks for Cuttlefish::Web and beyond. This can be testing releases, creating automated tests, creating documentation, automating tasks or implementing small features and bug fixes.

What you bring to the table

Enrollment as a student at a university or college in the field of computer science or similar
Knowledge in CSS and HTML, and a good programming level in JavaScript (especially Node.js and React.js)
Comfortable programming level in Python
Basic knowledge in software version control (especially Git)
Good written and spoken English skills
A conscientious and structured way of working

What you can expect

Insights into research and high technology in the field of color 3D printing
Gain development experience using advanced integration tools
To be part of an international team
Flexible working hours
The option to write a Bachelor's or Master's thesis in our department

The weekly working time is 10-20 hours. The position is initially limited to three or six months; an extension is intended.
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!

Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD

www.igd.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 80761 Application Deadline: 01/15/2026

Job Segment: Web Design, Testing, User Experience, Computer Science, Creative, Technology, Research

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