Waldkirch: Mandatory Internship / Thesis: Process Development in Optical Metrology

Winter semester 2026/2027 – fixed term of 3 months

YOUR TASKS:

• Independently familiarize yourself with the state of the art in the measurement of optical components
• Plan, carry out, optimize, and document replication processes (negative impressions) of optical components
• Perform metrological analysis of the replicas, e.g., using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM)
• Compare and evaluate original and replicated measurements in terms of accuracy, resolution, and reproducibility
• Investigate influencing factors such as material properties, structure sizes, and surface roughness
• Assess the limitations and potential of the method for different optical components
• Analyze, present, and document results in a structured manner

YOUR PROFILE:

• Enrolled in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Physics, or a comparable scientific or engineering field
• Interest in experimental laboratory work
• Basic understanding of measurement and analysis methods, with an interest in optical metrology
• Careful, structured, and independent way of working
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• Good command of English
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Open-minded and reliable personality

Contact: Sarah Disch