Stud. assistant in software development in the field of digital twin&data space engineering

We are looking for a student assistant in the field of factory management to support research and industry projects at the IPK Berlin location as soon as possible. As part of a small and young team, you will actively participate in the technical and content design of software solutions for the integration and orchestration of digital product passports and cross-company data exchange. This also includes the design of digital twin architectures and data rooms based on open-source solutions. Furthermore, our research in the field of factory, production, and layout planning is developing concepts for the planning and operation of the factory of tomorrow.

The tasks in detail:

• Implementation and application of open-source technologies (Data Space Protocol, administration shell)
• Setting up and maintaining digital twin architectures and data connectors
• Development of server applications (Spring Boot)
• Collaboration on international and diverse projects with practical relevance to the topics of production management, factory planning, and digital product passports
• Taking on smaller sub-projects, planning and implementing them independently
• Designing presentations and providing support in department-wide projects

• Studies in information technology in mechanical engineering (CES), (applied) computer science, or related engineering courses
• Very good knowledge of German and/or English
• Interest in modern concepts for data exchange and process modeling
• Practical experience in software development, preferably with Java (Spring Boot), Docker & Kubernetes
• Sense of responsibility, initiative, strong communication skills, structured and goal-oriented approach to work
• Motivation to think beyond the given task and promote your own ideas

• Flexible working hours that can be combined with your studies
• Exciting and varied work at a leading research institute
• Opportunities to participate in current research projects
• Insight into modern technologies and innovative manufacturing processes
• If the collaboration is very successful, the option to write your thesis (bachelor's/master's) in cooperation with our institute

The remuneration is based on the overall company agreement for the employment of auxiliary staff.

The position is initially limited to one year.

The monthly working hours are 40 hours.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft attaches great importance to the professional equality of women and men.

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, We welcome applications from females in STEM professions.

Fraunhofer is the largest organization for application-oriented research in Europe. Our research fields are geared to people's needs: Health, Safety, Communication, Mobility, Energy and Environment. We are creative, we shape technology, we design products, we improve processes, we open up new paths.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society - more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow. With its focus on future-relevant key technologies and the utilization of results in economy and industry, the Fraunhofer Society plays a central role in the innovation process. As a guide and source of inspiration for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it contributes to shaping our society and our future. For over 35 years, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology in Berlin has stood for excellence in production science. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between science and practice in the field of industrial production and offer application-oriented system solutions for the entire spectrum of industrial tasks - from product development to the production process, maintenance of capital goods, and recycling of products to the design and management of factory operations. The Business Process and Factory Management department develops methods, technologies, and tools for analyzing, designing, implementing, and operating processes and their management, particularly for the manufacturing industry. Based on integrated enterprise modeling (IEM), our core competencies are: * Holistic model-based management and production systems from the idea to introduction and implementation to operation and optimization, e.g., with the ambidextrous production system * Model-based interoperability solutions within and between companies, e.g., with modular shop floor IT * Intelligent digitization of management and production systems, e.g., with the interactive situation picture * Test and development environments for the planning, validation, and implementation of new IT systems and the optimization of business processes, e.g., with the Industry 4.0 suitcase * Support for change management, e.g., with innovative serious games, e.g., with the Learning Factory 5.0