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 in the Field of Synthetic Data for AI and Perception Systems

Summer Semester 2027 – fixed term of 3–6 months

 

YOUR TASKS:

  • Develop and test methods for generating synthetic image and 3D data for AI and perception systems.
  • Create and modify virtual scenes and use simulation environments to generate data automatically.
  • Investigate how factors such as surface properties, material characteristics and physical effects influence the realism of synthetic data.
  • Implement Python-based tools for generating, processing and evaluating datasets.
  • Compare synthetic data with real-world data, assess the differences and identify potential improvements.
  • Document your methods and results and discuss your findings with the team.'

 

The specific tasks and scope of the project will be tailored to your existing knowledge and the requirements of your mandatory internship or thesis.

 

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Degree studies in computer science, robotics, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering or a comparable field
  • Good programming skills in Python
  • Interest in synthetic data, simulation and computer-based perception
  • Initial knowledge of at least one of the following fields: computer vision, computer graphics, 3D data processing or physical modelling
  • Experience with simulation or rendering tools, such as NVIDIA Omniverse or Isaac Sim, is an advantage
  • Knowledge of working with image data or point clouds is desirable
  • Independent, structured and analytical working style, combined with the ability to work well in a team
Information at a Glance
Posting Start Date:  10/28/26
Requisition-ID:  38292
Posting Job Location:  Hamburg-Rahlstedt
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time

Contact: Sarah Disch

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.