Student assignments on metal 3D printing

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Bremen, BREMEN

The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM is one of Europe's most important independent research institutes in the fields of »shaping and functional materials« as well as »adhesive bonding technology and surfaces«. The focus is on research and development work with the aim of providing our customers with reliable and application-oriented solutions. Products and technologies are primarily aimed at sectors that are particularly important for future viability: aviation, automotive, energy technology, maritime technologies, medical technology and life sciences. Around 700 highly qualified employees work together on specific projects and topics to achieve this task.

The department Adhesion and Interfaces at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen, Germany, is looking for student support on various topics in the context of additive manufacturing (AM) and/or surface texture characterisation. Please state in your application whether you are applying for an internship, a thesis or a student assistant position.

AVAILABLE ASSIGNMENTS: 

  • Bachelor thesis / Internship/ Student assistant assignment:
    Design and manufacturing of a macroscopic demonstrator using stereolithography (SLA) to visualise typical microscopic surface features and properties resulting from metal powder bed fusion (PBF)  
  • Bachelor thesis / Master thesis/ Internship/ Student assistant assignment:
    Investigation of image-based approaches to the characterisation of near-surface nitriding heat treatment effects on metal components
  • Master thesis / Internship/ Student assistant assignment:
    Investigation of influence of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processing parameters (contour scan) on microstructural properties and resulting crack initiation behaviour under cyclic loading for AlSi7Mg0.6 material 
  • Master thesis / Internship/ Student assistant assignment:
    Adaption of existing fatigue prediction models using alternative standard and non-standard texture parameters for as-built laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) surfaces, including comparison with testing results for AlSi7Mg0.6 material

    • What you will do

    • Surface texture characterisation and imaging with various optical microscopy methods
    • Evaluation of numerical testing data and image data
    • Data processing, modelling, and correlation
    • Documentation and presentation of your work 
    • Discussion of your results with experts in the respective fields

    What you bring to the table

    • Enrolled student in Production Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Materials Science or similar
    • Interest in expanding your knowledge on metal additive manufacturing (specifically LPBF), microstructure of metals, mechanical behaviour or heat treatment (depending on assignment)
    • Ability to organise and document your work independently (according to your level of study progress)
    • Professional working proficiency (oral and written) in either English (preferred) or German 

    What you can expect

    • Work on topics with direct relevance for industrial applications in Aerospace and other industries
    • State-of-the-Art testing and software tools 
    • Support of your development of soft and hard skills according to your individual needs
    • Work at a research institute with focus on applications and interdisciplinary range of expertise
    • Collaboration with industry partners
    • Discussions with experts in your relevant field
    • Supervision according to your level of study progress
    • Flexible scheduling and working hours to fit your curriculum and personal circumstances 

    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. 

    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. 

    Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

    Theresa Buchenau
    [email protected]
    Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung IFAM
    www.ifam.fraunhofer.de 

    Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM 

    www.ifam.fraunhofer.de  

    Requisition Number: 73297            


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