Werkstudent*in: Aufbau eines Ultraschallcharakterisierungslabors für fluidische Charakterisierungen

Working student: Assembly of an ultrasonic characterization lab for fluidic characterizations

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer Research Institution for Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFT, with currently almost 180 employees at its sites in Munich (headquarters), Oberpfaffenhofen and Regensburg, conducts cutting-edge applied research on sensors and actuators for people and the environment. The competences are based on impressive long-term experience and extensive know-how in the fields of microelectronics and microsystem technology. These nano- and microtechnologies are the basis for the other competence areas at Fraunhofer EMFT: sensor solutions, safe and secure electronics, and micropumps. The interdisciplinary interaction of these competencies enables the development of truly novel solutions, putting Fraunhofer EMFT in an ideal position for tackling the current challenges of our society.

The Circuit Design group is focused on design of integrated circuits for a wide range of applications. One of the core research topics of the group is ultrasound, where the focus lays on the design of analog-front-end ASICs for various types of ultrasound transducers. As part of the ultrasound research, the group designs and characterizes micromachined ultrasonic transducers using a very well-equipped electronic lab. In this project, the student will be responsible of the buildup of the ultrasonic characterization lab which would serve as a base for characterization of MUTs in fluidic environments.

What you will do

• Improving the measurement repeatability/robustness of the current setup
• Automation of the characterization process using Python
• Conducting characterizations with at hand transducers
• Documentation of the process

What you bring to the table

• Professional experince in mechatronics
• Languages and program languages: German or English, Python 
• Soft skills: good communications skills, well organized, work independently, motivated, self-initiative
• Experience with handling measurement equipment (operation of oscilloscope, etc.
• Practical experience with measurement processes and tools
• Good knowledge in Python for automation of measurement processes
• Experience in CAD design using Solidworks to design 3D printed parts
• Overall technical skills in mechatronics

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available 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. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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.