Student Assistant (f/m/non-binary) – Field: Lightweight Production Systems (Ultra-Fast Consolidator)

Laser-assisted, automated tape placement (LATP) refers to the precise, position- and direction-dependent placement of unidirectional (UD) fiber-reinforced, pre-impregnated plastic material. This process uses thermal energy combined with mechanical pressure to create a welded bond between individual UD tapes. As part of your activities, you will work directly on our state-of-the-art LATP system (Ultra-Fast Consolidator), get to know the relevant machine components, and assist in their optimization and commissioning.

What we offer:

• Excellent supervision and exciting research topics.
• In-depth insight into current research developments.
• Hands-on experience with real production machinery for manufacturing fiber-reinforced components.
• Exposure to the latest topics in production technology, sensor technology, and data analysis.

• You are a student in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Production Technology, or a similar engineering field.
• You are motivated, a team player, and ready to solve tasks independently.
• Prior knowledge in CAD/Design (Solidworks) and programming (TwinCaT) is advantageous.

• Assisting in the optimization, design, and testing of machine components for the Ultra-Fast Consolidator system.
• Participating in the integration and commissioning of sensors.
• Assisting with LATP experiments and other project-related tasks.

The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 1 year.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 19 hours.
The agreement regarding weekly hours can be arranged flexibly.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 14.50 euros per hour.

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
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