PhD Thesis: intelligent methods for autonomous and adaptive path planning in industrial robot-based manufacturing scenarios

Job description

Mode of Employment: Limited (36 months); 20 hours/week

Headed to the future? Hop right in.

Do you like the sound of finding the smartest solution side by side with professionals and experts? If so, complete your PhD thesis with us. We can help you to combine knowledge, discover connections, and formulate ideas. When you join our team, you will gain an insight into a range of departments and processes. It is a chance like no other to break new ground as we head into the future of electrification, automation, and digitalization. Seize this opportunity today!

Change the future with us.

Our R&D department works on innovations and technologies for the future of advanced manufacturing and circularity on an industrial scale.

• In your job you will support our team in the development of digital solutions in the field of advanced manufacturing.
• First, you will learn how to use and operate state-of-the-art robot-based manufacturing systems (including an industrial robot-based additive and subtractive manufacturing system and a human-robot setup), Industrial IoT devices and software by Siemens and cutting-edge path planning software.
• You will analyze the requirements for the autonomous and adaptive design of robot-based toolpaths and screen the state-of-the-art software together with our technology experts.
• You will be responsible for researching and developing a scalable software solution to generate these toolpaths using innovative methods such as GenAI (e.g. LLMs).
• The methods should be applicable and transferable to three main robotic use cases: additive manufacturing, adaptive machining and disassembly
• You are significantly involved in the further development of Siemens products as a key enabler for the industrialization of advanced manufacturing and production systems using machine learning.

Use your skills to move the world forward.

We are searching for open-minded, innovative and motivated people. Your profile:

• You are currently enrolled in or have finished a master’s degree like mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or computer science.
• You have experience in programming and using robots.
• You have already gained experience in working with AI models.
• Ideally, you have practical experience with mechatronic systems, involving IoT or microcontroller programming.
• You know how to use CAD/CAM software (e.g. Siemens NX) and are familiar with manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing or machining.
• You have experience with Linux and ROS 1 / 2.
• Experience in visual inspection, Docker and Git is a big plus.
• You enjoy practical, goal-oriented work and are characterized by a structured and independent way of working in a scientific manner.
• You are willing to cooperate in cross-functional and international teams.
• Very good written and oral English skills are required, German skills would be an asset.

We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

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