Working student position in the field of additive manufacturing using laser deposition welding from November 2024

The BodyTEC center bears end-to-end responsibility for the production of body parts such as side panels, doors, hoods, fenders, etc. This includes all process steps from the development of forming tools through to production in the press shop. In the interdisciplinary environment of the Toolmaking Technology Development department, topics such as metallic 3D printing for hybrid additive manufacturing of tool segments are also being investigated.

These are some of the challenges you will face:

• Collaboration in the field of additive manufacturing using laser metal deposition
• Independent execution of experiments in a practical environment and documentation of measurement data. Subsequent evaluation, validation and assessment of the measurement data
• Carrying out simulations and calculations as well as expanding existing calculation approaches through simulative modeling and transferring the findings to component-specific applications
• Sample preparation in the materials technology laboratory with subsequent metallographic examination and evaluation
• Working with doctoral students and other team members on the written preparation and documentation of results by creating graphics or presentations

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, production and manufacturing technology, materials engineering, materials science or a comparable course of study
• Confident written and spoken German and English skills
• Confident use of MS Office and experience in working with CAD/CAM
• Good knowledge of Python
• Analytical and conceptual way of thinking, ability to work in a team, structured way of working, communication skills
• Previous experience in the fields of 3D printing, welding technology and materials technology

Additional information:

Of course, we cannot do without formalities. We therefore ask you to apply online only and to attach a CV, current certificate of enrolment stating the semester of study, current transcript of records, relevant certificates, proof of mandatory internship if applicable and proof of the standard period of study (max. total size of attachments 5 MB) to your application and to mark your application documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form.

Further information on the recruitment criteria can be found"here".

Nationals from countries outside the European Economic Area should send their residence/work permit with their application.

We particularly welcome online applications from severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities. If you have any questions, you can also contact the site's representative for severely disabled employees at SBV-Sindelfingen@mercedes-benz.com, who will be happy to support you in the further application process after your application.

Please understand that we no longer accept paper applications and that there is no entitlement to return postage.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact HR Services by e-mail at myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone: 0711/17-99000 (Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.).

Mr. Eike Tim Koopmann from the department will be happy to answer any questions about the position on +49 160 8623667.