Working student (f/m/d) AI, Robotics & Industrial System Integration

Company: B. Braun Melsungen AG Job Posting Location: Melsungen, Hessen, Germany Functional Area: Information Technology Working Model: Hybrid Requisition ID: 13168 We are looking for a highly motivated Working Student to support our development activities in the field of AI-driven robotics, industrial automation, and equipment integration. In this role, you will work on innovative solutions combining humanoid robotics, Vision-Language-Action models, computer vision, middleware, and industrial communication interfaces to connect machines, robots, process control systems, and dashboards. You will be part of a technical team working at the interface between software development, automation technology, robotics, and data-driven manufacturing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and test middleware solutions for connecting production equipment, robotics platforms, process control systems, and dashboards.
• Create communication interfaces between software applications and industrial systems using technologies such as OPC UA, REST APIs, MQTT, PLC interfaces, and Siemens automation systems.
• Support the networking and integration of injection molding machines with process control systems, dashboards, and data platforms.
• Create solutions to connect legacy equipment to middleware solutions by using available legacy protocols (e. g. serial communication)
• Support the development and implementation of motion sequences and control logic for humanoid robotic systems and industrial manipulators.
• Assist in the integration, optimization, and testing of AI models, including LLMs, Vision-Language-Action models, and computer vision pipelines for robotic applications. Contribute to prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of AI-driven automation and equipment integration solutions.
• Process, analyze, and visualize machine and process data to support monitoring, dashboards, and decision-making.

Your Profile:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical field.
• Strong programming skills in at least one or more of the following: Python, C#, C++, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Basic knowledge or practical experience in robotics, motion control, robot programming, or ROS/ROS2 is an advantage.
• Familiarity with industrial communication and interface technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs, PLC communication, or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Interest in AI-based automation, computer vision, machine connectivity, middleware design, and industrial system integration. Basic understanding of data processing, dashboarding, and visualization of machine or process data.
• Structured and solution-oriented working style with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Good communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage.

What You Bring:

You are curious about the combination of AI, robotics, and industrial automation and enjoy working hands-on with real systems. You like solving technical challenges, testing new concepts, and contributing to practical solutions that connect machines, robots, data, and intelligent software systems in a modern manufacturing environment

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