SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company with headquarters in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With 63 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. SICK has more than 10,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of EUR 2.1 billion in the 2024 fiscal year.
Job Description
Mandatory internship in R&D - Optics & Mechanics

Summer Semester 2026 – limited to 3–6 months

 

YOUR TASKS:

  • Support the optical and mechanical product development of 2D & 3D vision sensors, including camera systems, barcode readers, and connectivity devices

  • Focus on one of the topic areas according to your interests and strengths

  • Set up measurement systems and program related process controls using MATLAB or Arduino

  • Conduct tests, evaluate tolerances, and create documentation

  • Analyze results and visualizations with MATLAB

  • Design and document precision engineering assemblies and components

 

YOUR PROFILE:

  • You are studying Optics & Photonics, Mechatronics, Physics, Microsystems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable degree program

  • Ideally, you bring knowledge in one or more of the following areas: MATLAB, Arduino, tools for optical, thermal, or structural simulations, or CAD

  • You work independently with a solution-oriented mindset

  • You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team

  • Strong communication skills and a spirit of innovation round off your profile
Information at a Glance
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Requisition-ID:  37400
Posting Job Location:  Waldkirch (bei Freiburg)
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time

Contact: Sarah Disch

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We put great emphasis on diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in categories such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.