Innovative Metal Forming Processes for Fuel Cell Components

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Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit
Job Description

At Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, we are a team of over 530 employees working together to make production more digital, flexible, and sustainable. Our group, Integrated Production Machinery, specializes in optimizing technologies for energy storage and energy conversion systems. We focus on industrial applications, particularly in hydrogen technologies and fuel cell production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct a literature review on PEM fuel cells and sheet metal forming processes
  • Determine requirements and optimization goals for innovative forming processes
  • Develop and evaluate design concepts for forming machines and components
  • Design, simulate, and manufacture the chosen concept
  • Assemble and validate the design using our machine park
Requirements
  • Studying mechanical engineering, Computational Engineering Science (CES), or a comparable subject
  • Experience in CAD software (e.g., Solidworks) and FEM simulation
  • Knowledge in Fuel Cell technology or interest in the topic
  • High degree of initiative, independence, and motivation for interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Good language skills in German or English
What We Offer
  • Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside your studies
  • Scientific research on a current and closely industry-related topic
  • Professional supervision and collaboration in a dedicated team
  • Flexible working to combine study and job in the best possible way

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and welcome all applications. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process, developing key technologies vital for the future and enabling their commercial utilization by business and industry. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.



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