Student Assistant (m/f/d) »Mechanics of Cables and Cable Harnesses«

The ‘Mathematics for Vehicle Engineering’ division at Fraunhofer ITWM focuses on the development and validation of modelling and simulation technology for the virtual product development of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and construction and agricultural machinery. To strengthen our team, we are looking for motivated, committed students who would like to contribute to the field of determining the mechanical parameters of cables and cable harnesses.

Be part of change

• Production and preparation of test specimens: Fabricating and preparing cable specimens for measurement (e.g. cables/cable harnesses)

• Carrying out mechanical measurements: Measuring the effective stiffness of cables to replicate their real mechanical properties

• Documentation and evaluation of measurements: Careful record-keeping and analysis of measurement results in the context of the development of simulation methods and software

What you contribute

• Currently studying engineering or natural sciences

• Good written and spoken German

• Proficiency in handling samples and measurement systems

• A structured and conscientious approach to work

• A meticulous and independent working style, reliability, flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

• A wide range of tasks within a dedicated, international team of scientists fully committed to applied research

• Exciting research questions from the industrial sector

• A varied and stimulating role at the interface between research and application

The weekly working time is between 8 and 10 hours. 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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

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

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the details: Vanessa Dörlich - vanessa.doerlich@itwm.fraunhofer.de

If you have any questions about the application or the application process: Noelle Keil - noelle.keil@itwm.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

www.itwm.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 85579