Student Assistant (m/f/d) in Laser Functionalization of Thin Films and Sensor Technology

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft; Aachen; Vor Ort; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Aachen is seeking a motivated student assistant to support projects in laser technology. The responsibilities include conducting experiments, preparing samples, and operating lasers. Ideal candidates are studying fields like electrical engineering or physics and possess a careful work style and initial laboratory experience. This part-time position offers the opportunity to gain practical skills in an innovative research environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Creative interdisciplinary environment

Access to excellent machinery and facilities

Qualifikationen

• Careful, structured, and independent work style required.
• Initial practical experience in a laboratory is desirable.
• Basic understanding of programming or programming language is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Preparation and execution of experiments.
• Preparation of samples in the chemistry laboratory.
• Operating class 4 lasers and analyzing samples.

Kenntnisse

Careful work style

Structured approach

Motivation towards technical questions

Initial laboratory experience

Knowledge of laser technology

Experience with programming

Understanding of data analysis

Ausbildung

Studying electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, chemistry, or physics

Tools

Python

CNC machines

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, we shape the technologies and processes for the future of digital production, packaging and scanning technology, and many other laser-based applications, such as 3D printing and laser fusion. The position is for a student assistant (m/f/d) on-site in Aachen as part of the #OneTeam.

What you will do

• You will be responsible for the preparation and execution of experiments
• Additionally, you will take care of the careful preparation of samples in the chemistry laboratory
• Operating class 4 lasers will be part of your tasks – while doing so, you will gain valuable practical experience in laser technology
• You will be involved in the production of conductive thin films using inkjet and aerosoljet printers
• Additionally, the laser-based transfer of layers using the LIFT process is part of your responsibilities
• Lastly, you will analyze samples and document the results

What you bring to the table

• You are studying electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics, or a comparable field
• You bring a careful, structured, and independent work style as well as motivation towards technical questions and research
• Initial practical experience in the laboratory is desirable
• Knowledge or experience in laser technology, electronics, micro- and nanomaterials, and CNC machines is beneficial
• A basic understanding of programming or a programming language is desirable, along with experience with Python or other software for data analysis

What you can expect

• Team spirit: Creative, interdisciplinary environment with a motivated team, flat hierarchies and a “you” culture.
• Workplace: Excellent machinery and equipment as well as first-class office facilities.
• Co-creation: Practice-oriented final thesis in an innovative applied research environment.
• Work-life balance: Benefit from flexible working hours on a trust basis.
• Advantages: Opportunity to benefit from exciting corporate benefits.
• Travel: Good transport connections, parking spaces directly in front of the institute, an e-charging station and a parking garage.

Remuneration and contract details

The remuneration is based on the overall company agreement regarding the employment of assistants. The weekly working hours amount to 12 hours and will be individually agreed upon in the interview. The position is initially limited to 12 months; a longer-term student assistant position is aimed for.

Diversity and inclusion

We value and promote the diversity of competencies of our employees and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, as well as sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled individuals are given preference if equally qualified.

Interested?

We look forward to your application and to getting to know you!

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Contact

Questions about this position will be answered by:

Mr. Martin Shulevski M.Sc.

Phone [phone]

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 81084 Application Deadline: 10/06/2025