Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in Bereich Fügen von Metallen in Batterie- und Wasserstofftechnik

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT is Europe’s leading centre for contract research and development in the field of laser technology.
The Department Joining and Cutting is involved in the laser beam welding of components for electrical and mechanical contacting tasks as well as the production of helium-tight weld seams for fuel cell production.
The focus of the advertised position is on the development and implementation of application-oriented and demand-oriented connections for the global challenge of electromobility.

What you will do

• Independent management and processing of projects on the topic of joining with laser radiation with a focus on battery and fuel cell technology.
• Further development of machine technology for laser-based joining technology
• Collaboration in external presentation and acquisition of new projects
• Supervision of scientific theses

What you bring to the table

• Excellent Master’s degree in the field of physics, chemistry, materials technology or mechanical engineering
• Ideally knowledge of battery or hydrogen technology
• Initial experience in the field of laser technology is advantageous but not mandatory
• You like to take the initiative and are able to quickly and flexibly get to know new topics, are communicative and have a convincing appearance

What you can expect

• A varied and demanding job with personal responsibility and scope for the implementation of innovative ideas
• A professional and dynamic working atmosphere
• Excellent equipment of machines and devices
• Independent project management
• Opportunity to do a promotion at RWTH Aachen University
• Opportunity for professional and personal development trough a wide range of further training opportunities (seminars, coaching and language courses, etc.)
• Flexible working hours and the option of working from home
• Compatibility of work and family (children day-care centre places in the immediate vicinity of the institute)
  

The position is initially limited to 3 years.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis.

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.

Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

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!

Questions will be answered with pleasure:

Fraunhofer-Institut für Lasertechnik ILT

Dr.-Ing. Andre Häusler

0241/8906-640

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

Requisition Number: 64872 Application Deadline: 04/24/2023