Dual Study Program, Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical Engineering, Energy and Environmental Technology

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

full-time

Posted on: 12/13/2025

Location Type: Office

Location: Freiburg • 🇩🇪 Germany

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About the role

You will support our "Silicon Solar Cells" group, which works with silicon wafers.
The majority of solar cells produced worldwide are made from silicon wafers.
Our department has been researching industrially relevant solar cell structures and ways to reduce specific process costs for many years, either by increasing solar cell efficiency or by integrating new manufacturing methods.
In our large PV-TEC laboratory, a wide range of automated production systems are available, including diffusion furnaces, wet-chemical systems, plasma chambers and laser systems.
Together with our extensive characterization methods, this allows us to precisely align each individual process step in solar cell production.
The training content follows the applicable regulations for the corresponding vocational profile.
You will support the working group and complete a bachelor’s thesis.

You hold the Abitur or an equivalent qualification.
You are interested in technical processes and scientific principles.
You enjoy experimental work.
You have good grades in mathematics, German and English.
You are motivated to contribute to your team and to achieve shared goals through interdisciplinary collaboration.
You plan and carry out tasks independently and to a high standard, and you have appropriate time-management skills.
You communicate your ideas clearly and listen attentively to others.

Benefits

Exclusive insight: By working with the scientists in our unit, you will gain insight into the day-to-day work of research and development at a research institute.
Laboratory infrastructure: At Fraunhofer ISE we use state-of-the-art equipment and systems, enabling research projects to be conducted with the latest technology.
Research mix: You will have the opportunity to combine experimental work with theory, allowing you to apply and expand the knowledge you gain during your studies.
Supervision: During your training you will be supported by experts and receive feedback on your progress.
Teamwork: By collaborating with scientific and student colleagues, you will gain experience working in teams and can contribute your own experience.
Working hours and location: We offer flexibility to adapt your working hours to your needs in agreement with your supervisors and the option to work from home occasionally.
Equal opportunities: We value equal opportunities and create space for diversity.
After work: Celebrate with your colleagues at after-work events or our annual staff parties.

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team collaborationindependent task managementtime managementclear communicationactive listening

Abitur