Waldkirch: Mandatory internship: Validation of 2D/3D safety sensors

Summer Semester 2026 – Limited to 3–6 months

This internship position is part of the R&D department for SICK’s safety-related 2D and 3D sensors. You will work within the Verification & Validation team, with a focus on the Validation sub-area. In this role, you will support the team in the design, development, and execution of customer-oriented validation tests in both new development and change projects.

YOUR TASKS:

• Develop new customer-oriented validation tests for safety-related 2D laser scanners and safe 3D cameras.
• Execute customer-oriented validation tests for safety-related 2D laser scanners and safe 3D cameras.
• Develop a PC-based tool for new automated test evaluation methods.
• Perform automated and semi-automated test evaluations.
• Create test specifications and test instructions for newly developed tests.
• Document test results in the form of test reports.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You are currently studying Electrical Engineering, (Technical) Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a comparable field of study.
• You have strong skills in MATLAB and knowledge of Python or a comparable high-level programming language.
• You have a strong technical interest in 2D and 3D sensor technology.
• You have good written and spoken English skills.
• You are an empathetic individual who enjoys working in interdisciplinary teams.
• You demonstrate a systematic, solution-oriented, and independent working style with a strong focus on quality.
• Your enthusiasm for innovation and creativity in problem-solving complete your profile.

Contact: Sarah Disch