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 and headquartered in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg, the company is a technology and market leader with 63 subsidiaries and affiliates as well as numerous agencies around the globe. SICK has more than 10,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of EUR 1.8 billion in the 2025 fiscal year.
Job Description
Mandatory Internship / Thesis: Test Setup for Applying Radial Loads to Servo Motors

Summer Semester 2027 – fixed term of 3–6 months

 

YOUR TASKS:

  • Develop and evaluate different concepts for applying defined radial forces to servo motor shafts.
  • Define technical requirements, taking functionality, accuracy, safety and cost-effectiveness into account.
  • Assess different concepts based on technical and economic criteria.
  • Design and dimension the selected solution.
  • Build and commission a prototype or test setup.
  • Plan, conduct and evaluate tests to verify the developed concept.
  • Document your results and present the proposed solution.

 

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Degree studies in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, automation engineering or a comparable field
  • Interest in mechanical design, experimental engineering and mechatronic systems
  • Initial experience with CAD design tools is an advantage
  • Structured and independent working style
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Motivation to take ownership of technical challenges
  • Good command of German or English
Information at a Glance
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Posting Start Date:  10/28/26
Requisition-ID:  38330
Posting Job Location:  Donaueschingen
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time

Contact: Sarah Disch

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At SICK, we value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people. This enriches us as an organization. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect and stand firmly against any form of discrimination.