Erstellt am 5. Juni 2026
Student Assistant (f/m/non-binary) - AR/VR Development in Additive Manufacturing
RWTH Aachen Maschinenbau
Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen 52074, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 884968664
Institution
Chair for Digital Additive Production
Our Profile
Join us in shaping the future of industrial 3D printing!
The team at the DAP (Digital Additive Production) Chair at RWTH Aachen University, in collaboration with industrial and academic partners, is researching the fundamental principles of digital and additive manufacturing and translating these findings into industrial applications. We work on topics ranging from component design and the manufacturing process to production and the performance characteristics of additively manufactured components. In addition, our development efforts focus on supporting processes such as design, quality management, and the mapping of the entire digital process chain. Customized consulting and training services round out our service portfolio. Through industrial projects, we work in close cooperation with partners from the automotive, aerospace, turbomachinery, life sciences, and mechanical, tool, and mold manufacturing sectors to develop and help shape the future of digital and additive manufacturing. In addition, the DAP offers a wide range of opportunities for professional and personal development within a highly motivated team.
Your Profile
Your Duties and Responsibilities
What We Offer
The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 12 months.
Continued employment is planned.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 12 hours.
The number of hours per week can be increased by arrangement.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 15.20 euros per hour.
About us
RWTH is proud to be certified as a family-friendly university. As part of our Campus Health initiative, RWTH offers a wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports. Employees under collective bargaining agreements and civil servants also benefit from a comprehensive continuing education program and the option to purchase a job ticket for convenient commuting.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia. When women are underrepresented in a university unit, preferential consideration will be given to female applicants among candidates of equal merit and professional standing, unless compelling reasons favor another individual.
In keeping with RWTH's commitment to equality of opportunity, we ask that you do not include a photo with your application.
Please refer to https://www.rwth-aachen.de/applicant-privacy-policy for information about how we collect and process applicant data in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Application
Number
V000011010
Application deadline
01/07/2026
Mailing Address
RWTH Aachen University
Chair for Digital Additive Production
Kilyan Emre Talhouet
Campus Boulevard 73
52074 Aachen
Email
Apply now
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail.
Chair for Digital Additive Production
Our Profile
Join us in shaping the future of industrial 3D printing!
The team at the DAP (Digital Additive Production) Chair at RWTH Aachen University, in collaboration with industrial and academic partners, is researching the fundamental principles of digital and additive manufacturing and translating these findings into industrial applications. We work on topics ranging from component design and the manufacturing process to production and the performance characteristics of additively manufactured components. In addition, our development efforts focus on supporting processes such as design, quality management, and the mapping of the entire digital process chain. Customized consulting and training services round out our service portfolio. Through industrial projects, we work in close cooperation with partners from the automotive, aerospace, turbomachinery, life sciences, and mechanical, tool, and mold manufacturing sectors to develop and help shape the future of digital and additive manufacturing. In addition, the DAP offers a wide range of opportunities for professional and personal development within a highly motivated team.
Your Profile
- Enrolled student in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Media Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar)
- Experience with Unity (strongly preferred) or other game engines
- Programming experience in C#
- Interest in AR/VR technologies and interactive systems
- Basic knowledge of 3D tools (e.g., Blender or CAD) is a plus
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good command of English or German (both are a plus)
Your Duties and Responsibilities
- Support for the development of AR/VR prototypes for additive manufacturing use cases using Unity
- Design and implement interactive XR experiences (VR & AR)
- Assistance with the integration of haptic feedback systems into immersive applications
- Work with real hardware setups (VR/AR headsets, additive manufacturing systems)
- Support research on digital twins and industrial XR applications
- Prepare and present demos at fairs, exhibitions, and project events
What We Offer
The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 12 months.
Continued employment is planned.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 12 hours.
The number of hours per week can be increased by arrangement.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 15.20 euros per hour.
About us
RWTH is proud to be certified as a family-friendly university. As part of our Campus Health initiative, RWTH offers a wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports. Employees under collective bargaining agreements and civil servants also benefit from a comprehensive continuing education program and the option to purchase a job ticket for convenient commuting.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia. When women are underrepresented in a university unit, preferential consideration will be given to female applicants among candidates of equal merit and professional standing, unless compelling reasons favor another individual.
In keeping with RWTH's commitment to equality of opportunity, we ask that you do not include a photo with your application.
Please refer to https://www.rwth-aachen.de/applicant-privacy-policy for information about how we collect and process applicant data in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Application
Number
V000011010
Application deadline
01/07/2026
Mailing Address
RWTH Aachen University
Chair for Digital Additive Production
Kilyan Emre Talhouet
Campus Boulevard 73
52074 Aachen
Apply now
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail.
