Careers at Fraunhofer IPK

His interest in complex machines and processes is why Julian studied medical-physical engineering at the Beuth University of Applied Sciences in Berlin. At Fraunhofer IPK he specializes in electrical discharge machining (EDM) and appreciates the multifaceted tasks that come with application-oriented research. »Fraunhofer IPK offers the opportunity to simultaneously be the person who identifies problems together with a customer, who thinks about what a solution could look like, who implements it and hands it back over to the customer. You rarely get that same scope elsewhere.«

Leading innovative research projects with global companies requires a meticulous approach and tough nerves. Sonika acquired both in the course of her studies. First in her home state of Bangalore, India, then at the Production Technology Center Berlin, where she completed a master's degree in Global Production Engineering. The mixture of production science and management science had brought her to Germany. Today, Sonika collects and systematizes semantic product data in the »Cockpit 4.0« project for Rolls-Royce Deutschland, a renowned drive manufacturer.

Abstract connections, systematizing perception, thinking and knowledge – to Gregor it was clear early on that he wanted to go into research. First as a student, then as a research assistant and now as head of the Process Automation and Robotics department, he is exploring with his team how machines can become self-learning systems with the help of artificial intelligence. This also involves developing concepts to create acceptance for the use of AI. »Artificial intelligence must not just be a black box,« he says. »Making it transparent for people is what works well and intrigues me.«

The professor for brain research is the director of the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine at Forschungszentrum Jülich.

At Fraunhofer IPK he excelled in 3d printing, today he is responsible for the overall production of sterile products and drive units as division director at Berlin Heart.

As Vice President Development at Bosch Rexroth AG, the production technology expert is responsible for the development of the Industrial Hydraulics business unit.

He has remained true to science. At the Kiel University of Applied Sciences, he develops e. g. assistance apps for plant operators.

The expert in joining and coating technologies has been working for the Corporate Management of Deutsche Bahn AG in the area of quality testing and excellence assessment since 2020.

After studying computer science and earning his doctorate, the alumnus now teaches applied computer science at HTW Berlin.