Student Assistant "Connection Technology & Solar Module Development"

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg is the largest solar energy research institute in Europe. Our approximately 1,400 employees are working for a sustainable, economic, safe and socially just energy supply system based on renewable energies. We contribute to this with our research priorities of energy supply, energy distribution, energy storage and energy use. We are shaping the sustainable transformation of the energy system through outstanding research results, successful industrial projects, company spin-offs and global collaborations.

Would you like to actively shape the energy transition and gain practical experience during your studies?

The “Conductive Adhesive Bonding” team is part of the “Photovoltaic Modules” department. Our team's task is to interconnect highly efficient solar cells such as heterojunction, shingle or tandem solar cells using conductive adhesives. We work with numerous industrial partners to realize novel module technologies with conductive adhesives. In the projects, we investigate the material and joint properties as well as the processes for the successful use of the adhesives. Matrix shingle technology is particularly suitable for applications in integrated photovoltaics due to its outstanding masonry appearance.

For our team “Conductive Adhesive Bonding” we are looking for a student assistant as of December 1, 2024.

What you will do

You will be trained step by step as a plant operator and will actively support the ongoing production processes.

You will independently carry out quality control parallel to production and prepare the product for further processing or shipment.

You will prepare the production and experimental processes by, for example, attaching connectors or cutting foils to size, and organize the corresponding workflows.

You will take on administrative tasks, such as carrying out orders and documenting the production steps.

You will support the maintenance of the general laboratory infrastructure, for example by replenishing consumables and keeping the workplaces in order.

What you bring to the table

You are studying materials science, engineering, natural sciences or a comparable field of study.

You have a basic knowledge of solar cell and module technology.

You have manual dexterity and are confident in handling industrial equipment.

You work reliably and independently and take responsibility for your tasks.

You have excellent communication skills and can communicate confidently in both German and English.

You are familiar with MS Office (especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

It is important to you to contribute to your team and to achieve goals in interdisciplinary cooperation.

What you can expect

Exclusive Insight : By working together with the scientists in our department, you will gain insight into the day-to-day research and development at a research institute.

L aboratory Infrastructure : At Fraunhofer ISE, we work with state-of-the-art equipment and devices so that research projects can be carried out using the latest technology.

Research mix : We offer you the opportunity to combine experimental work with theory, thus applying and expanding the knowledge you gained during your studies.

Supervision : You will be supervised by scientists during your work and receive feedback on your progress.

Teamwork : You will gain experience of working in a team with our scientific and student employees and can contribute the experience you have already gained.

Working hours and location : We offer you the opportunity to flexibly adapt your working hours to your needs in consultation with your manager and to work from home from time to time.

Equal opportunities : We value equal opportunities and embrace diversity.

After work : Celebrate yourself and your colleagues at after-work events or our annual employee parties, such as the hiking day.

The salary is based on the level of your university education.

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, belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons with the same qualifications will be given preference.

Have we sparked your interest? Then apply online now with your relevant application documents (including cover letter, CV, references / proof of performance). We look forward to meeting you!

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this position :

Torsten Rößler

• 49 761 4588-5023