About the Role
The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology (IPK) is seeking a student assistant to contribute to international and diverse projects focused on AI, digital assistance systems, production management, factory planning, and digital product passports. This role involves modeling, programming, requirement management, and supporting departmental projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist in international and diverse projects related to AI, digital assistance systems, production management, factory planning, and digital product passports, based on interest and competence.
- Model and program various tasks.
- Gather and manage requirements for different technologies and tools.
- Take ownership of smaller sub-projects in concept, technology, and software areas, including planning and implementation.
- Conduct intensive research on current issues.
- Create presentations.
- Provide support in department-wide projects.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, or a related engineering field.
- Very good German and English language skills.
- Very good Office software skills.
- Interest in sustainable production systems, digitalization solutions, and business process modeling.
- Demonstrated responsibility, initiative, strong communication skills, and a structured, goal-oriented approach.
- Motivation to independently acquire new knowledge and methods.
- Willingness to think beyond assigned tasks and drive own ideas.
Skills
- AI
- Digital assistance systems
- Production management
- Factory planning
- Digital product passports
- Modeling
- Programming
- Requirement management
- Presentation design
- Research
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Student
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- Compensation based on collective agreement for auxiliary staff (depending on qualifications).
Benefits
- Supportive team environment and open, collegial atmosphere.
- Flexible working hours compatible with studies.
- Exciting and varied work in a leading research institute.
- Opportunities to participate in current research projects.
- Insight into modern technologies and innovative manufacturing processes.
About the Company
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft focuses on future-oriented key technologies and the application of results in business and industry, playing a central role in the innovation process.
- Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology (IPK) in Berlin has 50 years of excellence in production science, bridging science and practice.
- IPK offers application-oriented system solutions for product development, production processes, maintenance, product recycling, and factory operations management.
- The Business Process and Factory Management department develops methods, technologies, and tools for analyzing, designing, implementing, and operating processes, particularly for the manufacturing industry.
- Core competencies include model-based management and production systems, interoperability solutions, intelligent digitalization using AI, and test/development environments for IT systems and business process optimization.
Equal Opportunity
- We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, or sexual orientation and identity.
- Severely disabled individuals are preferred in case of equal suitability.
- We find solutions together for applicants with disabilities to optimally promote their abilities.
