City:  Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Date:  Aug 26, 2025

Working student: Needs analysis for technical purchasing in the field of pyrolysis plants

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 Advanced Carbon Conversion Technologies department conducts research into conversion technologies for residual and waste materials. The aim is to provide carbon for industrial processes and products from sustainable sources and within the framework of recycling. The focus is on the development and construction of thermochemical plants and processes for the production of energy sources such as synthesis gas and fuels from biogenic residual and waste materials, as well as the (chemical) recycling of plastic-containing feedstocks, composite materials, and minerals.

 

What you will do

  • Support for technical purchasing in the field of pyrolysis plants

  • Clarification of specifications for plant components in cooperation with those responsible

  • Assistance with the analysis and evaluation of technical components

  • Maintenance and updating of test databases within the scope of experimental trials

 

What you bring to the table

must have:

  • You are currently studying mechanical engineering, process engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, or a comparable field

  • High degree of reliability, ability to work independently and organizational skills, very good German (C1) and English (B2) skills

  • Technical knowledge of systems and various components

nice to have:

  • Education and professional experience in mechanical engineering

 

What you can expect

As an institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we show how to not only master challenges, but also grow with them. We push boundaries, think ahead and shape the future with applied research. To realize this vision, we create an inspiring working environment:

  • Teamwork at eye level: an open-minded team in which you can contribute your own ideas. New Work, diversity and inclusion as well as cooperative collaboration are central components of our culture.
  • Theory meets practice: The opportunity to combine your knowledge from your studies with practical experience at the interface between business and science.
  • Flex Work: Your studies have priority - we offer you flexible working hours that adapt to your everyday life as a student, as well as the opportunity to combine mobile working and on-site work by arrangement with the team.
  • Students@UMSICHT: Comprehensive onboarding, good support and networking opportunities as well as versatile support for your career development through training and keynote speeches.
  • Health & well-being: Health offers for a good balance in everyday life.
  • You can find even more attractive benefits here: Tasks as an employer

 

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. 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!

 

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this position: 
 

Mr. Stefan Hölzl

phone: +49 9661 8155-629

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT 

www.umsicht-suro.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 81061                Application Deadline:

 


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