Job Description

brpAt the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in Aachen, we are creating the production of the future with more than 450 employees – digital, sustainable and resilient. In the »High-Performance Cutting« department, we develop technologies and application-oriented solutions for cutting along the entire process chain - from process design and process simulation to real-time data acquisition during production, consulting, and prototype manufacturing. /ppYou investigate how centrifugal forces affect the clamping forces during operation on our turning machines. You derive models from your data obtained in experiments,  /ppBe part of change /pulliTheoretical calculations of the effect of centrifugal forces on the clamping /liliSimulate clamping conditions using the Finite Element Method (FEM) with Ansys mechanical /liliPlanning and execution of experiments to determine clamping forces during operation /li /ulpWhat you contribute /pulliYou are studying mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics or a comparable subject /liliA solid understanding of solid mechanics, machining and measurement techniques /liliInitial experience in using commercial FEM solvers (e.g. Ansys Mechanical, Abaqus) /liliYou can write basic scripts in Python, Matlab or a similar language /liliGood language skills in English are required, German proficiency is a plus but not required /li /ulpWhat we offer /pulliProfessional supervision and collaboration in a dedicated team /liliYou become part of the team from the very beginning, can contribute your ideas and take on tasks on your own responsibility /liliA state-of-the-art machine park equipped with extensive measurement systems /li /ulpWe 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. /ppWith 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.  /ppReady 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. /ppFor any further information on this position please contact:brDr. Billy-Joe BobachbrResearch Assistant »High Performance Cutting«brPhone: /ppFraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT  /pp​" target="_blank" rel="noopener"  /ppRequisition Number: Application Deadline: /p (Not translated in selected language)br