Hello future colleague,
The Christmas season is just around the corner—with lights, the smell of cookies, and a little breather at the end of the year. We at Fraunhofer ILT are also taking some time off over the holidays. But don't worry: exciting opportunities await you in the new year!
We may not be building lightsabers to fight the dark side of the Force, but many of our technologies still sound like science fiction. At Fraunhofer ILT, we are shaping the future of laser-based technologies – from additive manufacturing and digital production to innovative applications in research and industry.
Please note:
We will be closed for the Christmas holidays between December 23, 2025, and January 4, 2026.
During this period, applications will not be reviewed, processed, or forwarded.
Be part of change
* Student assistant – Gain practical experience and actively support teams
* Thesis – Conduct scientific work on forward-looking topics
* Commercial training – A solid start to your career in an innovative environment
* Direct entry – Help shape the technologies of tomorrow
* Doctorate – High-level research in cooperation with RWTH Aachen University
What you contribute
In order to increase your chances, we ask you to submit as informative and complete documents as possible.
Please also let us know in your application:
* Which subject area / topic you are particularly interested in
* What knowledge, skills and experience you have
* When you would like to start with us
What we offer
Depending on the type of employment, you can look forward to various benefits.
👥 Team spirit: We offer you a creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team in which experienced experts support and strengthen each other with junior staff. Flat hierarchies and a “you” culture are included.
🖥 Workplace: You will be provided with a modern workplace and first-class office equipment - all in a dynamic working atmosphere.
💪 Responsibility: Benefit from a varied and challenging job with a high level of personal responsibility and the freedom to implement your own ideas as well as close collaboration with science and industry.
🧘♂️Work Life balance: 30 days' annual leave, flexible working hours on a trust basis, the option of mobile working and a company closure between Christmas and New Year. Your well-being is important to us. If you have children, we also support this with offers such as a nursery place in the immediate vicinity of the institute.
📈 Development opportunities: Our wide range of further training opportunities (seminars, coaching and language courses, etc.) enable you to shape your career individually.
➕ Advantages: In addition to the option to use the job ticket, we offer corporate benefits, an employee participation scheme and an employer-financed company pension scheme.🚐 How to get here: We not only have good transport connections, but also parking spaces directly in front of the institute, an e-charging station and our own parking garage.
🕶 Prospects: With us, you have the opportunity to do a doctorate at RWTH Aachen University with attractive remuneration.
🎁 Our tip:
Take advantage of the quieter holidays to refresh your application documents—and start 2026 with new career prospects!
We value diversity and welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, origin, religion, disability, or sexual identity. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. Our tasks can be arranged flexibly – together we will find suitable solutions.
Ready for a change? Then we look forward to getting to know you in the new year.
Did you know? You can find more insights into our work and our everyday life on our .
Happy holidays and a great start to the new year!
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
Requisition Number: 77191 Application Deadline: