Student Research Assistant (m/f/d) Technical Support Wind Measurement Laboratory

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft · Kassel

HiWiGerman needed: fluent

Still open on 7 Nov

You apply on the company's own website.

Key facts

Pay: Paid by collective agreement for student assistants
Duration: 12 months; Initially 12 months, longer collaboration possible
Job starts: As soon as possible
Where you work: Company and home
Language needed: German
Subject you study: Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Energy Engineering, Renewable Energies
Apply by: 15 Jan 2027

Participation in the laboratory, including support in the preparation and execution of measurement campaigns as well as the setup and dismantling of lidar wind measuring devices and autonomous power supply units throughout Germany
Support in the installation, configuration, maintenance and servicing of measuring devices in the wind measurement laboratory, but also at the sites of ongoing measurement campaigns
Collaboration in remote monitoring and quality assurance of measurement campaigns and measurement data, as well as maintenance of logbooks
Conducting internet research on measurement and other technology and participation in procurement via SAP
Depending on interest and abilities, further areas of responsibility may arise

Ongoing studies in electrical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, physics, energy engineering, renewable energies or a comparable degree program
Enthusiasm for technology, especially for the installation, configuration and maintenance of measuring devices, as well as a goal-oriented working style
Safe handling of tools, ideally experience in test and measurement technology, mechatronics or electronics (vocational training an advantage)
Mandatory: Possession of a valid German class B driving license (class BE an advantage)
Very good German language skills in word and writing (at least level B2 according to CEFR)
Willingness to undertake single and multi-day business trips within Germany to support the setup and dismantling of measurement campaigns
Enjoyment of outdoor work and occasionally physically demanding tasks
Motivation to familiarize yourself with programming languages (MATLAB/Python) and/or network technology
Interest in meteorological topics and/or wind energy is an advantage

Insight into applied research in the energy sector with direct relevance for industry and society
Access to expert networks in energy economics and research
We are committed to the Diversity Charter and actively promote diversity and inclusion in all areas
Opportunity to write a bachelor's or master's thesis on a suitable topic as part of the activity
Opportunities for professional and personal development as well as prospects for a later doctorate
Flexible and individual adjustment of working hours to lecture and examination periods
Depending on activity and operational possibilities, partially home office or work in our modern, centrally located institute building with a new-work concept

Participation in the laboratory, including support in the preparation and execution of measurement campaigns as well as the setup and dismantling of lidar wind measuring devices and autonomous power supply units throughout Germany
Support in the installation, configuration, maintenance and servicing of measuring devices in the wind measurement laboratory, but also at the sites of ongoing measurement campaigns
Collaboration in remote monitoring and quality assurance of measurement campaigns and measurement data, as well as maintenance of logbooks
Conducting internet research on measurement and other technology and participation in procurement via SAP
Depending on interest and abilities, further areas of responsibility may arise

Ongoing studies in electrical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, physics, energy engineering, renewable energies or a comparable degree program
Enthusiasm for technology, especially for the installation, configuration and maintenance of measuring devices, as well as a goal-oriented working style
Safe handling of tools, ideally experience in test and measurement technology, mechatronics or electronics (vocational training an advantage)
Mandatory: Possession of a valid German class B driving license (class BE an advantage)
Very good German language skills in word and writing (at least level B2 according to CEFR)
Willingness to undertake single and multi-day business trips within Germany to support the setup and dismantling of measurement campaigns
Enjoyment of outdoor work and occasionally physically demanding tasks
Motivation to familiarize yourself with programming languages (MATLAB/Python) and/or network technology
Interest in meteorological topics and/or wind energy is an advantage

Insight into applied research in the energy sector with direct relevance for industry and society
Access to expert networks in energy economics and research
We are committed to the Diversity Charter and actively promote diversity and inclusion in all areas
Opportunity to write a bachelor's or master's thesis on a suitable topic as part of the activity
Opportunities for professional and personal development as well as prospects for a later doctorate
Flexible and individual adjustment of working hours to lecture and examination periods
Depending on activity and operational possibilities, partially home office or work in our modern, centrally located institute building with a new-work concept