Work environment
Our casting development team at the Kassel site, together with the Large Casting Competence Center, plays a leading role within the group in shaping the casting products and processes of the future. A key focus is the optimization of gating systems to further improve the quality, efficiency, and reproducibility of casting processes. Together with you, we aim to develop a methodology that enables systematic evaluation and optimization of gating systems for large cast parts. Become part of our team – we’re excited to meet you!
Possible tasks within this role
 * Develop and validate a methodology for optimizing gating systems for large cast components
 * Investigate and apply topological and parametric optimization methods to design efficient gating geometries
 * Evaluate developed concepts in terms of castability, thermal stress, and susceptibility to defects
 * Consider real-world defect patterns in the optimization results
 * Integrate the developed methodology into existing development processes and tools
Qualification requirements
 * Master’s degree students in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
 * Good to very good academic performance
 * Basic knowledge of casting technology and/or flow simulation, as well as programming skills (preferably in Python), is desirable
 * Experience with optimization methods (e.g., topology optimization, parametric optimization) and simulation software (e.g., Flow3D, MAGMASOFT, OpenFOAM) is a plus
 * Ability to work independently and solve problems experimentally
 * German language skills at B2 level, English at B1 level
The following documents muust be submitted with your application
 * Curriculum Vitae
 * Current certificate of enrollment
 * Current academic transcript
 * Work permit for non-EU citizens
 * In case of a compulsory internship, a certificate from the university
Keywords
Production Informatics, Computational Engineering, CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), Design Automation, Thermomechanical Analysis, Machine Learning in Engineering, Digital Twin, Additive Manufacturing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Sustainable Manufacturing
 
-----------------------------------
Kontakt für diese Ausschreibung: Maximilian Kaeding