Student Assistant (m/f/d): Development project - AI solutions for product management

Welcome to the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Design IEM!
At the »Zukunftsmeile« in Paderborn, Germany, we conduct practical research to develop innovative solutions for mechanical and plant engineering, the automotive industry and related sectors. The focus is on intelligent products, production systems, services and software applications.

The department "Corporate Innovation" deals with the central question of how companies can increase their ability to innovate. To this end, we develop and test strategies and methods along the entire innovation process. We systematically combine the corporate and customer perspectives and develop customised solutions to strengthen a company's core business and promote innovation outside of it. We transfer start-up methods into the day-to-day work of manufacturing companies, evaluate product ideas, build prototypes and analyse customer feedback in order to drive forward the further development of a product or business idea. In order to guarantee that the methods and tools are highly practical, we rely on customised strategy development and close cooperation with industry.

We are also researching the use of new technologies to optimise innovation management. Artificial intelligence methods can be used to test and increase the effectiveness and attractiveness of new products - for example through data-based recognition of changes in customer behaviour. At the same time, we assess innovation approaches resulting from the digitalisation of products and processes, including digital platforms, augmented reality and smart services.

What you will do

• Develop an intelligent co-pilot for an industrial use case
• Work with cutting-edge AI technologies, such as the latest large language models
• Gain insights into the entire product management process: from market analysis and ideation to product launch
• Contribute to real-world industrial solutions and maintain regular exchanges with product management experts from the industry
• Collaborate in creative, interdisciplinary teams composed of method and technology experts

What you bring to the table

• Enrolled in a relevant field of study (e.g., (Industrial) Engineering, (Business) Informatics, or comparable disciplines)
• Programming skills (e.g., Python) required (experience in software development projects is a plus)
• Proficiency in German (minimum C1) and English (minimum B2); additional languages are an advantage
• High motivation, creativity, and the ability to work independently
• Interest in innovative technologies and methods, with a willingness to learn new things
• Strong team spirit and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration

What you can expect

• A position where you shape the innovations of tomorrow
• An excellent stepping stone for your career
• We have a strong team culture with flat hierarchies is a matter of course for us. This means a high level of appreciation and trust, a pleasant working atmosphere, shared lunches and creative colleagues.
• The opportunity to take on responsibility and lead sub-projects
• Flexible working hours and vacations aligned with your semester schedule
• The possibility of working from home, considering your professional and private challenges
• Attractive employee discounts (Fraunhofer Corporate Benefits) on a wide range of attractive brands

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! 

Questions about this position will be answered gladly by: 
Mr. Lucas Martin
Fraunhofer-Institut für Entwurfstechnik Mechatronik IEM 
Zukunftsmeile 1 | 33102 Paderborn
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Requisition Number: 77402                Application Deadline: 01/31/2025