Internship or Thesis — Sensor and automated measurement & control concepts for laser material processing with high power ultrashort pulse lasers (WS26/27)

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

Get your start at TRUMPF during your studies — discover innovation and shape technology!

Take on exciting projects, contribute your ideas actively and work closely with experienced colleagues. In addition to individual support, you’ll find numerous programs specifically for students that promote your personal and professional development. Gain valuable hands-on experience, expand your network and help shape the technologies of tomorrow with us!

What to expect from us

• Development of new sensor concepts for process analysis in laser material processing

• Validation and testing of sensor and control concepts on prototype setups and new optical systems

• Integration of optical and electronic measurement systems in the optics lab

• Implementation of automated measurement and control algorithms

• Independent documentation, analysis and evaluation of measurement data; collaboration with the advanced development team using state‑of‑the‑art ultrashort‑pulse lasers

What you bring

• Studies in electrical engineering, control engineering, mechatronics or a comparable field

• Practical experience in metrology, sensor technology or optics desirable

• Knowledge of control engineering / control algorithms and data processing

• Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, Matlab, LabVIEW) advantageous

• Proficient MS Office skills

• Very good German and English language skills

• Analytical and conceptual thinking; structured and independent working style

What we offer

• Mandatory internship or voluntary internship (also possible during a gap year between bachelor’s and master’s)

• Attractive compensation (also for mandatory internships)

• Flexible working hours (flextime)

• On‑site or partially remote by arrangement

• Networking opportunities with other students

• Subsidized meals in the company restaurant

• TRUMPF gym and various sports groups

• Good public transport connections

Location: Ditzingen (near Stuttgart)
Start: Winter semester 2026/2027
Duration: 6 months

Convinced?

For questions, your contact person Emanuel Salanitro is available by e‑mail at emauel.salanitro@trumpf.com. Please note that, for data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications via e‑mail. All our advertised positions are currently open. You can find all FAQs about applying to us on our careers page.