Dual study programme in Sustainable Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering – practice-integrated (m/f/d)

The Fraunhofer Society is one of the world's leading organisations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop groundbreaking technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. You know, who comes to Fraunhofer wants and can change something. For yourself, for us and the markets of today and tomorrow. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Design Engineering Mechatronik IEM in Paderborn, we explore how the engineering of the future looks – together with strong partners and a lot of passion for technology. Our teams develop solutions that are really in use: from smart products to connected production systems to digital services and modern software. We think innovation from the first concept to the implementation. And right here you come into play. We are looking forward to an exciting mix of theory (Bachelor studies in sustainable mechanical engineering or industrial engineering at the University of Paderborn) and engineering practice at our research institute. Together with our team and our project partners, you develop intelligent products, production systems, services and software applications. You work interdisciplinary on new methods, tools and processes, and use innovative technologies to shape the engineering of the future.

You will be sniffing into the various areas of scientific automation. Exciting tasks await you from the design of mechatronic systems, the integration of artificial intelligence into technical systems, robotics and automation technology. After you have met all the themes, you will support the day-to-day business and will also take on your own project tasks in which you can apply your knowledge from your studies directly in practice. Among other things, you do the following activities: Design of mechatronic systems Modeling and Simulation Control and control design Development and testing of application software and AI solutions

Construction, manufacture and assembly of components and assemblies Design, design, construction and commissioning of test stands as well as automation and robot systems

You have completed (or will do this this year) your degree or specialist abitur, and you will write to the Bachelor's degree program Sustainable Mechanical Engineering at the University of Paderborn. ideally you have (very) good school notes in the MINT fans. You place great value on the connection of theory and practice. You have fun in introducing your own ideas and following them until the final implementation. You stand for team skills, commitment and independent work.

As a dual student*r receives You have the chance to implement learned theory directly in practice, as well as the possibility of introducing and realizing your own ideas. Not only your supervisors, but a whole team that looks back on many years of experience, are at your side with advice and action. You can choose between mechatronics, engineering informatics and product development when choosing your specialisation (5th–6th semester). If you still have to do the 6-week internship required in your studies, we will help you find an internship. You can look forward to a strong team culture with flat hierarchies: these include high appreciation and confidence, a pleasant working atmosphere, team events, joint lunch and creative colleagues, as well as a culture where the DU is on the agenda. We actively support you in the reconciliation of work and family life (incl. dual career service) and are proud of the ''family-friendly company'' award in Paderborn. A modern working environment and flexible working hours with respect to your professional and private challenges are waiting for you. Remuneration is governed by the collective agreement for trainees of the public service (Bund) - this includes the occupational pension scheme (VBL). In addition to your remuneration, we also take over your semester fees so that no costs are incurred in this respect. Another goodie are attractive employee discounts (Fraunhofer Corporate Benefits) on a wide range of attractive brands. .