Student assistant: Production and recycling of carbon fiber reinforced hydrogen tanks

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 »fiber composite technology«, we deal with the process and machine development for technical products made from fiber reinforced plastics. 

As a student assistant you support our team by working on production machines that enable resource- and cost-efficient products such as thermoplastic hydrogen tanks and pipes made from carbon composites. This may include the construction of machine elements, production and recycling of prototypes and preparation of test specimen.
Here you partly work on your tasks on site in our institute or in our machine park.

What you will do

• Support of public and industrial projects for the production/recycling of carbon composites
• Implementation of innovative machine elements and production processes

What you bring to the table

• You are studying mechanical engineering, computer science, CES or a comparable subject
• Solid background in mechanical engineering and logical thinking
• Skills in handcraft are advantageous
• A high degree of motivation, initiative and team spirit
• Good language skills in German and/or English

What you can expect

• Collaboration in innovative research projects and the chance to implement your knowledge from your studies in practice
• You become part of the team from the very beginning, can contribute your ideas and take on tasks on your own responsibility
• Flexible working to combine studies and job in the best possible way
• The opportunity to write your practice-oriented thesis with us

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!

For any further information on this position please contact:
Marc Wilms M.Sc.
Research assistant »fiber composite technology«
Phone: +49 241 8904-388

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

Requisition Number: 75888                Application Deadline: