Job Description

As part of a thesis in the Materials Characterization and Testing Department at Fraunhofer ITWM, you will work on a project in the field of electronics development and embedded systems. Three topics are available for a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis:

• Topic 1: Adaptation of touch-display interface electronics and software
• Topic 2: Development of a cable tester for various cable types
• Topic 3: Development of an Ethernet switch module for embedded systems

Be part of change

• Topic 1: Adaptation of the interface electronics (circuit design & PCB design), customization of the display driver, software implementation of the touch interface, and expansion of the graphical user interface (GUI) to include new functions and design elements
• Topic 2: Development of a cable tester to test various cable types according to specifications (including measurement adapters for different cable types, continuity and short-circuit testing, and visual feedback), hardware design, and software development
• Topic 3: Development of a Gigabit Ethernet switch module for use in an embedded system as a second source, including specifications (e.g., Gigabit Ethernet, 4 ports (unmanaged), and status indication via LEDs), market overview of suitable Gigabit Ethernet switch ICs, hardware design (PCB), and validation of the switch in the existing system

What you contribute

• Advanced BA or MA studies in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of analog and digital circuit design
• Initial practical experience with layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, or similar)
• Initial experience with the C/C++ programming language as well as microcontroller programming (ARM Cortex-M7, Arduino-compatible)
• Topics 1 and 2: Basic knowledge of I2C and SPI buses
• Topic 3: Knowledge of the Ethernet protocol and the physical layer

What we offer

• Hands-on experience through interesting and varied project work in innovative and agile teams
• Close mentoring and constructive feedback
• Modern workplace in Kaiserslautern with excellent accessibility and public transportation connections
• Proximity to the RPTU campus, both geographically and in terms of academic focus
• A strong career reference serving as a springboard into various career paths, such as academia or industry

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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

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.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

For questions regarding the details: Oliver Boidol - oliver.boidol@itwm.fraunhofer.de

For questions regarding the application and the application process: Noelle Keil - noelle.keil@itwm.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

www.itwm.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 85242