Student Assistent - Department 3D Printing Technology

Fraunhofer; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Darmstadt is looking for a student assistant in software development for the Competence Center '3D Printing Technology'. You will assist in day-to-day tasks related to Cuttlefish :: Web, focusing on enhancing 3D printing technology. Applicants should be enrolled in a relevant computer science program and possess skills in JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and Python. A flexible working schedule and the opportunity to write a thesis are provided.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to write a Bachelor's or Master's thesis

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled as a student at a university or college.
• Knowledge in JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. Good programming level in Node.js and React.js.
• Comfortable programming level in Python.
• Basic knowledge in software version control (especially Git).

Aufgaben

• Support day-to-day software development tasks for Cuttlefish :: Web.
• Testing releases and creating automated tests.
• Creating documentation, automating tasks, and implementing small features and bug fixes.

Kenntnisse

JavaScript

CSS

HTML

Python

Software version control (Git)

English (written and spoken)

Ausbildung

Enrollment as a student in computer science or similar

Jobbeschreibung

We, the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD, are looking for a student assistant for our Competence Center "3D Printing Technology" to join our team in the field of software development.

The Competence Center "3D Printing Technology" researches and develops software solutions in the field of graphical 3D printing and multi-material 3D printing.

A core element of our work is the 3D printer driver Cuttlefish which prepares data for 3D printing to achieve the optimal color reproduction. In addition, we develop data-driven design software to establish a digital process with additive manufacturing in the field of prosthetics. Most related to this position is Cuttlefish :: Web, a browser-based frontend and backend, developed in JavaScript, proving a user-friendly graphical user interface for Cuttlefish. Therefore, you should bring knowledge in Javascript, CSS and HTML.

What you will do

Depending on your knowledge and skills, you will support our department in day-to-day software development tasks for Cuttlefish :: Web and beyond. This can be testing releases, creating automated tests, creating documentation, automating tasks or implementing small features and bug fixes.

What you bring to the table

• Enrollment as a student at a university or college in the field of computer science or similar
• Knowledge in CSS and HTML, and a good programming level in JavaScript (especially Node.js and React.js)
• Comfortable programming level in Python
• Basic knowledge in software version control (especially Git)
• Good written and spoken English skills
• A conscientious and structured way of working

What you can expect

• Insights into research and high technology in the field of color 3D printing
• Gain development experience using advanced integration tools
• To be part of an international team
• Flexible working hours
• The option to write a Bachelor's or Master's thesis in our department

The weekly working time is 10-20 hours. The position is initially limited to three or six months; an extension is intended.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD

Requisition Number : 80761 Application Deadline : 01 / 15 / 2026