Internship or thesis on the topic of structured light for high-power ultrashort pulse laser materials processing (Summer term 2026)

As a family-run high-tech company with nearly 19000 employees at 71 locations worldwide we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture which values collaboration and mutual trust creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers machine tools EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges

Kick-start your career at TRUMPF during your studies discover innovation and shape technology!

Take on exciting projects contribute your ideas and work closely with experienced addition to individual mentoring you can benefit from a wide range of offers tailored specifically for students to support your personal and professional development. Gain valuable practical experience expand your network and help us shape the technologies of tomorrow!

What you can look forward to

Optical design of novel beam shaping elements for materials processing using ultrashort pulsed lasers

Design of efficient and high-power resistant diffractive optics and digital holograms

Laser beam characterization of shaped focus distribution

Testing and characterization of optical components

Development of control loops based on adaptive optical components

Optimization of optical designs based in in-situ diagnostics of light-matter interaction

Your qualifications

studies in physics engineering electrical engineering or a comparable field of study

First experience in Laser physics and optical design are welcome

Programming experience with Python C# or MATLAB are welcome

First experiences with optics design software like OpticStudio VirtualLab or Code V are welcome

Lab experience with handling of optical components useful

Excellent knowledge of MS Office

Very good language skills in English and German

Analytical and conceptual skills structured and independent way of working

What we offer

Mandatory internship or voluntary internship (also during a gap year between Bachelors and Masters studies)

Attractive compensation (also for mandatory internships)

Flexible working hours (flextime)

On-site or partially remote by arrangement

Networking opportunities with other students

Discounted meals in the company restaurant

TRUMPF fitness studio and various sports groups

Good connection to public transportation

Location : Ditzingen

Start : Summer term 2026

Duration : 6 months

Did we convince you

For any questions your contact person Franziska Welss will be happy to assist you by email at All our job postings are currently still open. Please note that for data protection reasons we do not accept applications via email. On our career page you will find all FAQs regarding your application with us.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1