Optimize and Develop a Microscope for Inline Tool Wear Detection

vor 4 Wochen


Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

At Fraunhofer IPT, we are driven by the challenge of automating tool wear detection in the department of High Performance Cutting. To address this, we are seeking a candidate to optimize and develop a microscope for inline microscopy of tool wear.

Inline microscopy is a growing field aligned with deep learning-based approaches for automated tool wear detection. The ideal candidate will work on-site in our institute or machine park, collaborating with our team to develop a novel inline microscopy system.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Assessing requirements with industrial end-users and current inline microscope developments
  • Defining fundamental functions, principal solutions, and technical solutions
  • Developing CAD parts and assemblies
  • Prototyping and validating the developed product in a 5-axis machine tool

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Studies in mechanical/mechatronic engineering, product development, or a comparable subject
  • Experience in CAD, with skills in Siemens NX being advantageous
  • A high degree of creativity, independence, and motivation
  • Good language skills in German and/or English

We offer:

  • Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside 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 welcome all applications, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation, and identity.



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