Student assistant: FEM Simulation and Programming

At the Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, we work with more than 530 employees every day to make the production of the future more digital, more flexible, and more sustainable. We, the »advanced forming« group of the »Glass and Precision Manufacturing« department, are looking for motivated student assistants involved in highly innovative research projects. Your main tasks consist of FEM simulation and Python programming, allowing you to broaden your research experience besides your studies. Furthermore, you will collaborate with a highly experienced research team with interdisciplinary backgrounds.

Do you want to be part of creating the future? Welcome to the team! With us, you will take on responsible tasks from day one in an exciting working environment.

The position is available from May 2025!

What you will do

• Support the team to improve the accuracy of the FEM simulation model 
• Post-processing the simulation results in Python
• Data analysis and visualization
• Numerical modeling and programming for model optimization & machine-learning

What you bring to the table

• You are studying Simulation Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering or a comparable subject
• Good programming skills e.g. in Python or Fortran are advantageous
• Initial experience in FEM (Finite Element Method) simulation tools e.g. ABAQUS or ANSYS
• Good analytical skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary project work
• Initiative, excellent communication skills and a passion for teamwork

What you can expect

• Excellent environment for gaining both research- and practical experiences 
• Ideal engagement with numerous interdisciplinary research- and industrial projects
• The opportunity to write your practice-oriented thesis with us
• Flexible working to combine studies and job in the best possible way
• State-of-the-art machinery, equipped with edge cloud systems and a 5G infrastructure

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!

For any further information on this position please contact:
Albina Karimova M. Sc.
Research Assistant »Glass and Precision Manufacturing«
Phone: +49 241 8904-146  

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT 

www.ipt.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 79590                Application Deadline: