Student Assistant In The Field Of Laser Cladding

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, Europe's leading center for contract research and development in the field of laser technology, is looking for a research assistant in the field of additive manufacturing using laser material deposition (LMD).
The LMD process is based on the layer-by-layer melting of a supplied metallic material using laser radiation and the subsequent solidification of the deposited material. As part of projects with partners from industry and research, the LMD department at the ILT is working on a wide range of applications for laser material deposition, such as coating complex material systems, repairing cost-intensive components and additive manufacturing (3D printing) of complete components.

What you will do

• Literature research / familiarisation with process technology
• Independent planning and realisation of test experiments
• Analysing and documenting the experimental results (e.g. metallography, hardness tests, 3D scan)
• Internal presentation of your results

What you bring to the table

• Knowledge of laser technology and additive manufacturing or experience with programming languages is advantageous, but not essential
• Interest in solving technical problems
• Motivated, independent and structured way of working

What you can expect

• A professional and dynamic working atmosphere
• A creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team
• Excellent machinery and equipment
• Exciting and challenging areas of work in applied research
• Freedom to develop your own ideas, projects for your field of study
• There is the possibility of a scientific thesis (BA, MA, PA) or an internship semester
• Flexible working hours that allow you to combine your studies and professional practice
• Very good transport options (bus, car)
• Exciting seminars, events and team-building measures

The weekly working time is 14 hours.
The position is initially limited to 6 months, after which it can be extended.

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.

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!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:
Min-Uh Ko M. Sc.
Phone: + 49 241 8906-8441

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 72657 Application Deadline: 05/31/2024

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