Master Thesis Qualification Processes

ZEISS; Oberkochen; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

ZEISS is offering a Master’s thesis opportunity focusing on the analysis of masking effects of liquids on leaks at sealing interfaces. You will design test components, plan experiments, and analyze results to develop strategies for mitigating masking effects in leak testing, collaborating across interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires enrollment in a Master’s program (physics, mechanical engineering, or aerospace engineering) and experience with vacuum systems and fluid mechanics, with a

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in physics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Initial experience with vacuum systems and basic knowledge of fluid mechanics.
• Strong interest in the interaction of components in precision mechanical systems.
• Communicative and well-organized personality, able to work independently and at interdisciplinary interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Designing test components for different types of sealing interfaces.
• Planning and conducting an experimental study on masking effects of liquids on leaks under various conditions.
• Analyzing the results and developing strategies to reduce or avoid masking effects in leak testing.

Skills

Vacuum systems

Fluid mechanics

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Curiosity

Education

Master's program in physics

Master's program in mechanical engineering

Master's program in aerospace engineering

Tools

Vacuum equipment

Job description

Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips Working for tomorrow today. Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are produced using ZEISS technologies. As the centerpiece of every electronically controlled system, they have become an integral part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, increasingly powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips, and thus plays a pivotal role in the age of micro- and nanoelectronics.

Your Role

With us, you have the opportunity to perfectly combine your studies with practical experience while actively contributing to exciting projects. This allows you to gain valuable skills, expand your network, and grow both professionally and personally. As part of this Master’s thesis, you will work on the analysis of masking effects of liquids on leaks at sealing interfaces.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Designing test components for different types of sealing interfaces
• Planning and conducting an experimental study on masking effects of liquids on leaks under various conditions (e.g. leak detection method, type of liquid, etc.)
• Analyzing the results and developing strategies to reduce or avoid masking effects in leak testing

Your Profile

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in physics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
• Initial experience working with vacuum systems and ideally basic knowledge of fluid mechanics
• Strong interest in the interaction of components in precision mechanical systems
• Strong ability to understand complex technical components and systems, combined with curiosity and a quick grasp of new topics
• Communicative and well-organized personality, able to work independently and effectively at interdisciplinary interfaces, both within the company and with external partners

Sounds exciting? Then become part of #teamZEISS and help us shape the future!