Maser Thesis Student (m/w/d)

Belden Inc.; GVV Neckartenzlingen; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Belden Inc. in Neckartenzlingen, Germany, invites applications for a Master thesis in the Innovation department.

The project investigates AI-assisted software development tools in an industrial software environment and aims to deliver a prototype dashboard for visibility, transparency and measurable business value. The role requires a student in CS/SE/DS/BI with interest in AI, data analytics basics, and the ability to transform data into insights.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Business Informatics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in software development and artificial intelligence.
• Basic knowledge of data analytics, data visualization, or dashboard development.
• Analytical and structured way of working, with the ability to transform data into actionable insights.
• Good communication skills in English; German is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze available data sources for measuring the usage of AI-assisted software development tools.
• Define meaningful KPIs to measure adoption, engagement, productivity support, and potential quality-related effects.
• Design and implement a prototype dashboard or automated reporting solution to visualize and communicate key insights.
• Evaluate technical approaches for automated data collection, processing, and integration across multiple data sources.
• Assess the strengths and limitations of different measurement approaches and derive recommendations for sustainable reporting and governance.
• Document findings and present the results to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Interest in AI

Data analytics basics

Analytical mindset

English communication

German language (plus)

Education

Student pursuing CS/SE/DS/BI

Tools

Dashboard development tools

Job description

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.
Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.
Join us as we continue to grow! We are currently hiring for the following temporary position in the Innovation department at Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH, Neckartenzlingen location, effective immediately: Masterthesis with the topic "Measuring the Impact of AI-Assisted Software Development in an Industrial Engineering Environment" (m/w/d)

The objective of this student position is to investigate how the usage and impact of AI-assisted software development tools can be made visible, transparent, and measurable within an industrial software engineering environment. The outcome of the project will be a prototype dashboard or automated reporting solution that provides meaningful insights into tool adoption, usage patterns, and potential business value.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze available data sources for measuring the usage of AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., activity logs, usage metrics, prompt data, and other relevant sources)
• Define meaningful KPIs to measure adoption, engagement, productivity support, and potential quality-related effects
• Design and implement a prototype dashboard or automated reporting solution to visualize and communicate key insights
• Evaluate technical approaches for automated data collection, processing, and integration across multiple data sources
• Assess the strengths and limitations of different measurement approaches and derive recommendations for sustainable reporting and governance
• Document findings and present the results to relevant stakeholders

Required qualifications

• Student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Business Informatics, or a related field
• Strong interest in software development and artificial intelligence
• Basic knowledge of data analytics, data visualization, or dashboard development
• Analytical and structured way of working, with the ability to transform data into actionable insights
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, German language skills are a plus but not required

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.