Student Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Measurement Technology and Plant Engineering

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft · Kassel

HiWiGerman needed: fluent

Still open on 2 Nov

You apply on the company's own website.

Key facts

Pay: Paid by a fixed pay scale for student assistants
Duration: 12 months; Longer work together is planned; shorter stays may qualify
Job starts: As soon as possible
Where you work: Company and home
Language needed: German and English
Subject you study: Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechatronics
Apply by: 11 Nov 2026

Help prepare technical specifications and procurement schedules, especially for measurement technology, sensors, valves and plant engineering components
Research and technically assess suitable measuring devices and plant components
Help select, purchase and document measurement and plant components
Help install, connect and commission measurement equipment, for example for pressure, temperature, flow and heat measurements
Help integrate measurement points into existing experimental and research facilities
Help modify and expand piping and experimental facilities
Help create and update technical drawings and plant documentation
Create or edit CAD drawings and technical plant plans, depending on prior knowledge
Help with experiments and with checking and documenting the measurement equipment used

Enrolled in a technical degree programme such as mechanical engineering, process engineering, energy engineering, environmental engineering, mechatronics or a related field
Interest in measurement technology, plant engineering and practical technical questions
Technical understanding and enjoyment of practical work on research and experimental facilities
Some knowledge of measurement technology and sensors preferred, particularly pressure, temperature, flow or heat measurement
Knowledge of piping, valves or process engineering plants is an advantage
Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar programmes is desirable
Ability to understand and evaluate technical data sheets, specifications and manufacturers' documents
Careful, structured and independent approach to work
Teamwork skills and willingness to learn about new technical topics
Good German and basic English skills, particularly for understanding technical documentation

Insight into applied energy research with direct relevance to industry and society
Access to expert networks in the energy industry and research
Commitment to the Diversity Charter and active support for diversity and inclusion in all areas
Option to write a bachelor's or master's thesis on a suitable topic
Prospects for a permanent position or doctoral studies later
Working hours adapted flexibly to lectures and exams, with the option to work from home or in a modern, centrally located institute building with a New Work concept

Help prepare technical specifications and procurement schedules, especially for measurement technology, sensors, valves and plant engineering components
Research and technically assess suitable measuring devices and plant components
Help select, purchase and document measurement and plant components
Help install, connect and commission measurement equipment, for example for pressure, temperature, flow and heat measurements
Help integrate measurement points into existing experimental and research facilities
Help modify and expand piping and experimental facilities
Help create and update technical drawings and plant documentation
Create or edit CAD drawings and technical plant plans, depending on prior knowledge
Help with experiments and with checking and documenting the measurement equipment used

Enrolled in a technical degree programme such as mechanical engineering, process engineering, energy engineering, environmental engineering, mechatronics or a related field
Interest in measurement technology, plant engineering and practical technical questions
Technical understanding and enjoyment of practical work on research and experimental facilities
Some knowledge of measurement technology and sensors preferred, particularly pressure, temperature, flow or heat measurement
Knowledge of piping, valves or process engineering plants is an advantage
Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar programmes is desirable
Ability to understand and evaluate technical data sheets, specifications and manufacturers' documents
Careful, structured and independent approach to work
Teamwork skills and willingness to learn about new technical topics
Good German and basic English skills, particularly for understanding technical documentation

Insight into applied energy research with direct relevance to industry and society
Access to expert networks in the energy industry and research
Commitment to the Diversity Charter and active support for diversity and inclusion in all areas
Option to write a bachelor's or master's thesis on a suitable topic
Prospects for a permanent position or doctoral studies later
Working hours adapted flexibly to lectures and exams, with the option to work from home or in a modern, centrally located institute building with a New Work concept