Master Thesis: »Conceptual design of a test bench for the thermal stabilization of machine tools«

At the Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, we work with more than 530 employees every day to make the production of the future more digital, more flexible and more sustainable. In the department »Precision technology and automation«, we deal with research all around machine tools.  

Within the scope of your thesis, you will develop a concept for a test bench for the thermal stabilization of machine tools using heat pipes. The heat pipes are intended to transfer thermal loads from, for example, bearings or motors to the cooling circuit more effectively without heating the structure of the machine in order to improve the thermal stability of the machine. This includes the design of the test rig and the thermal simulation.

What you will do

• Collaboration in the requirements analysis of the test bench 
• Constructive design of the test bench for the thermal stabilisation of machine tools
• Carrying out thermal simulations of the test bench

What you bring to the table

• You are studying mechanical engineering, computer science, CES or a comparable subject
• Experience in CAD/CFD/FEM is advantageous
• A high degree of initiative, independence, motivation
• Good language skills in German and/or English

What you can expect

• Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside your studies
• Professional supervision and collaboration in a dedicated team
• A state-of-the-art machine park equipped with edge cloud systems and 5G infrastructure
• Flexible working to combine study and job in the best possible way

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!

For any further information on this position please contact:

Nico Bertaggia M.Sc.
Research assistant »Precision technology and automation«
Phone: +49 241 8904-244    

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

Requisition Number: 74981                Application Deadline: