Intern within Robot-based Continuous Ultrasonic Welding (d/f/m)

Job Description

Job Description:

In order to support Robotics and Automation, CTC GmbH is looking for a

Intern within Robot-based Continuous Ultrasonic Welding (d/f/m)

Are you looking for an internship or thesis? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Airbus Operations Subsidiary CTC GmbH as an intern (d/f/m)!

• Location: Stade
  
• Start: April 2026
  
• Duration: 6 months
  

For CTC GmbH in Stade, we are looking for students for practical assignments (internships), the topic can subsequently be continued in the form of a bachelors or master thesis. The CTC GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Operations GmbH. CTC is Germany's leading centre for research and development in the field of design and production of large and complex CFRP components; with an international reputation as an expert for process development, series readiness and production optimisation. The focus of the CTC's work is the development of series technologies for the production and assembly of CFRP components in aircraft construction. In the CTC, you can contribute to various projects in your area of focus and have a great deal of creative freedom. We look forward to receiving your application!

Your location

You will be working at the production site for civil aircraft situated in Stade. Located along the southern bank of the river Elbe, it can be quickly and easily reached by S-Bahn.

Your benefits

• Work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flextime).
  
• A final thesis is possible after consultation with the department.
  
• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
  
• Work with modern/diversified technologies.
  
• At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.
  
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.
  

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Literature Research on continuous ultrasonic welding, industrial robots and their interactions.
  
• Development, configuration, and adaptation of an offline programming framework for industrial robots based on Grasshopper/Rhino to support an ultrasonic welding research platform.
  
• Generation of robot programs via offline programming and investigation of process-robot interactions.
  
• Validation of simulation models and offline programs through experimental comparison with the physical robotic system.
  
• Systematic analysis and optimization of the robotic ultrasonic welding process to improve accuracy, robustness, and repeatability.
  
• Work with the industrial robot and automation equipment.
  

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in the area of mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, automation or manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering or an equivalent field of study.
  
• Knowledge in the field of robotics and automation.
  
• Ideally, experience with robot offline programming software.
  
• Experience with CAD software specially CATIA.
  
• Ability to work independently and on your own responsibility.
  
• High intrinsic motivation, teamwork and communication skills
  
• Language skills: Very good English and preferably good German skills
  

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.

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Company:
CTC GmbH

Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Support to Management

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