Job Offer: Student Assistant for Digital Ecosystems at Fraunhofer IPK, Berlin

Welcome to Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology (IPK) in Berlin – a hub of scientific excellence, innovative research, and technological development. For over 30 years, our international and interdisciplinary team has been supporting partners and clients with application-oriented research and development.

The Virtual Product Creation division specializes in optimizing existing solutions and discovering new avenues to ensure integrated information flow throughout the entire product lifecycle. Our team develops and refines cutting-edge technologies for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

Join Our Team as a Student Assistant

Become a part of the Virtual Product Creation division as soon as possible. Join Fraunhofer IPK and contribute to shaping the future of technological innovation!

Responsibilities

• Assist in current research and development projects in the field of virtual product development, focusing on data integrity, particularly in data ecosystems (Dataspaces).
• Support the scientific and technological development of topics and demonstrators, including IT systems for product development such as digital twins, AI model integration, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within companies.
• Provide technological support in developing elements of data ecosystems and creating demonstrators for digital twins.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Programming experience in Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar languages.
• Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Strong understanding of technical and IT processes.

Desirable but not mandatory:

• Knowledge in the field of digital twins and their semantic integration.
• Familiarity with Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, ROS.
• Experience with Web3 technologies, ontologies, digital signatures, and machine learning.

What We Offer

• Conduct research on scientific and technical issues.
• Participate in cutting-edge research in collaboration with industry partners.
• Opportunity for independent work and the contribution of your own ideas.
• Support and involvement in the conceptualization, development, and implementation of extensive IoT and digital twin projects.
• Work in an open and scientific environment.
• Potential to write your Bachelor or Master thesis at the institute.

We value diversity in our staff’s skills and welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, worldview, disability, or sexual orientation and identity. Candidates with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. Working hours are 15 or 19.5 hours per week, and compensation is based on the general agreement for the employment of academic assistants.

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process, focusing on future-relevant key technologies and applying the results in business and industry. Join us in shaping the society and the future.

Interested?

Apply online now with your complete application documents. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

For any inquiries, please contact:

Mr. Henning Berg

Email:

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology (IPK)

Reference Number: 74300
Application Deadline: [Insert Date]

Company Name: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Job Title: Student Assistant for Digital Ecosystems