Bachelor Thesis: Development of a Recycling Process for Plastic Composites

vor 3 Wochen


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

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to support our research on recycling thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composites as part of a bachelor or master thesis project.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support our research team in developing solutions for the start procedure of our recycling process
  • Implement feasible solutions for the recycling process
Requirements:
  • Studying mechanical engineering, computer science, CES, or a comparable subject
  • Experience in technical drawing/CAD software and design of experiment (DoE) is an advantage
  • Skills in conceptual thinking are beneficial
  • A high degree of initiative, independence, and motivation
  • Good language skills in German and/or English
What We Offer:
  • Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside your studies
  • Professional supervision and collaboration in a dedicated team
  • A state-of-the-art machine park equipped with edge cloud systems and 5G infrastructure
  • Flexible working to combine study and job in the best possible way

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.

Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process 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. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.


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