User Experience (UX) – User Guidance for AI-Supported Digital Twins

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Master thesis exploring interactive user guidance for AI-supported digital twins in production and logistics at Fraunhofer Institute in Dortmund. Engaging in applied research for the digitalization landscape in Europe.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeDortmund • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in User Experience Design, Human-AI Interaction, and Digital Twin Engineering, with a strong focus on user-centered design principles and the ability to create effective wireframes and interaction concepts. Proficient in evaluating and improving usability in complex technical systems, supported by analytical and structured research skills.

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User Experience DesignHuman-Computer InteractionWireframes & User FlowsFigmaDigital Twin Engineering

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Hard Skills

User FlowsWireframesPersonasJourney MapsUsability AnalysesPrototypical Interface ConceptsRequirements AnalysisInteraction DesignScenario AnalysisModel Adaptation

Soft Skills

Analytical Working StyleStructured Working StyleSolution-Oriented ApproachIndependent Research

Tools & Technologies

FigmaMiroAdobe XDBalsamiq

Industry Keywords

User GuidanceExplainable AIIndustry 4.0AI-Supported SystemsDigital Twins

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Literature & tool research: You analyze approaches in the areas of user guidance, Human-AI Interaction, Explainable AI, User Experience Design, and Digital Twin Engineering.
Analysis of the OFacT prototype: You examine the existing Open Factory Twin prototype with respect to user guidance, comprehensibility, transparency, and usability, and identify potential improvements.
Requirements analysis & UX concept: You identify relevant user roles, usage scenarios, and decision points within the Open Factory Twin. Based on this, you develop a user guidance concept for model generation, scenario analysis, and model adaptation.
Wireframes & interaction design: You create wireframes, user flows, and interaction concepts, e.g., for guided navigation, dashboards, or visual process representations.
Evaluation: You evaluate your concept using a practical Industry 4.0 use case and derive recommendations for the further development of the Open Factory Twin.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An ongoing master's degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Media Informatics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field
Interest in user-centered design, Digital Twins, Industry 4.0, and AI-supported systems
Initial experience with UX methods, e.g., user flows, wireframes, personas, journey maps, usability analyses, or prototypical interface concepts
Ideally, first experience with tools such as Figma, Miro, Adobe XD, Balsamiq, or similar
Interest in making complex technical processes understandable, transparent, and intuitive to operate
Ability to work independently on scientific research as well as an analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style
Good written and spoken German and English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Future-shaping work: Your master's thesis is not only an important part of your academic career but also an opportunity to contribute at the intersection of research and industry on a relevant topic for the digital future.
Supervision and support: You will be closely supervised by our experienced experts, gain valuable insights, and can further develop your work with our guidance.
Flexibility: You are warmly welcome to work on-site in Dortmund — direct team exchange is invaluable. If you prefer remote work, that option is also available.
An open and creative work environment: You will find a dedicated team and plenty of freedom for your own creative ideas and proposals. Flat hierarchies and an open atmosphere help you settle in quickly.