Research Associate for Laser-based Additive

vor 3 Wochen


Aachen, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

Development and testing of new machine concepts
- Process development and material qualification
- Use of monitoring systems & artificial intelligence for process monitoring and control

**What you will do**
- Actively driving the future of laser-based additive manufacturing within the framework of industrial projects and publicly funded projects
- Processing and management of projects with a technical/scientific focus
- Collaboration in the acquisition of new research and development projects
- Presentation of your results at project meetings, industrial customers, and conferences in the national and international environment
- Supervision of student projects, scientific theses and student assistants

**What you bring to the table**
- Completed Master's degree (TH, TU, U) in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, materials science, physics, electrical engineering, computer science or a comparable discipline
- Ideally basic knowledge in the field of additive manufacturing
- A responsible and independent way of working
- High level of commitment, great initiative, clear and team-oriented communication, and a convincing appearance towards our customers
- Excellent German language skills as well as very good English language skills

**What you can expect**
- A varied and challenging job with a high degree of personal responsibility and freedom to implement your own ideas
- Exciting and challenging work in applied research as well as close cooperation with science and industry
- A creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team, in which experienced experts support and reinforce each other with junior employees
- Excellent equipment in terms of machines and devices
- The opportunity for individual development through a wide range of training opportunities (seminars, coaching and language courses, etc.)
- Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working
- Compatibility of career and family (daycare facilities in the immediate vicinity of the institute)
- Possibility to pursue a doctorate at RWTH Aachen University (PhD) in combination with industry-related project work

Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

The weekly working time is 39 hours.

The position can also be filled on a part-time basis.

The position is initially limited to 2 years.

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.

Questions will be answered with pleasure:
Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik ILT

Tim Lantzsch M. Sc.
Telefon: 0241/8906-193

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

Requisition Number: 66609 Application Deadline: 07/31/2023



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