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, Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. SICK has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of around EUR 2.3 billion in the 2023 fiscal year.

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, Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. SICK has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of around EUR 2.3 billion in the 2023 fiscal year.

Thesis: Optimization of deep learning based perception in the context of industrial robotics*

Thesis: Optimization of deep learning based perception in the context of industrial robotics*

SICK AG
SICK AG

Hamburg-Rahlstedt, DE, 22143

Hamburg-Rahlstedt, DE, 22143

Full-time
Full-time

Fixed-term for 3-6 months


SICK develops innovative solutions in the field of industrial automation to meet the growing demands of customers. The central research and development department supports this by exploring new technological and algorithmic approaches, particularly for the automation of warehouse processes. Robotics and camera-based sensors are used to improve efficiency, while AI-driven systems analyze inventory, optimize routes, and prioritize order processing. These systems often rely on classical neural networks, which face challenges when dealing with unknown objects or significant environmental changes.

Foundation models offer greater flexibility and scalability as they are pre-trained on large, diverse datasets and can be applied to various tasks without needing retraining for each one.

As part of a bachelor’s or master’s thesis, the existing bin picking application based on foundation models will be improved. Possible topics include the fine-tuning of foundation models for picking tasks, deployment on edge devices, integration of multimodal data for enhanced object recognition, automatic clustering of data as a basis for fine-tuning, and the comparison of agnostic object detection models on logistics data.

 

YOUR TASKS:

  • Research literature on foundation models, bin picking applications, and automation in logistics
  • Familiarize yourself with existing technologies and algorithms
  • Analyze and discuss your results and document them thoroughly
     

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Currently studying electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, or a similar field
  • Strong object-oriented programming skills in Python
  • Experience with training and using deep learning models with common frameworks
  • Proficiency with Linux-based systems and Git
  • (Very) good knowledge of English
  • You are distinguished by your independent and structured way of working
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills complete your profile

 

YOUR APPLICATION:

  • We are looking forward to your online application
  • Sarah Disch
  • Job-ID 36391 
  • All applications will be treated confidentially

 

*At SICK, we see people, not gender. 

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

Stichworte: Intern, Internship, Abschlussarbeit 

Fixed-term for 3-6 months


SICK develops innovative solutions in the field of industrial automation to meet the growing demands of customers. The central research and development department supports this by exploring new technological and algorithmic approaches, particularly for the automation of warehouse processes. Robotics and camera-based sensors are used to improve efficiency, while AI-driven systems analyze inventory, optimize routes, and prioritize order processing. These systems often rely on classical neural networks, which face challenges when dealing with unknown objects or significant environmental changes.

Foundation models offer greater flexibility and scalability as they are pre-trained on large, diverse datasets and can be applied to various tasks without needing retraining for each one.

As part of a bachelor’s or master’s thesis, the existing bin picking application based on foundation models will be improved. Possible topics include the fine-tuning of foundation models for picking tasks, deployment on edge devices, integration of multimodal data for enhanced object recognition, automatic clustering of data as a basis for fine-tuning, and the comparison of agnostic object detection models on logistics data.

 

YOUR TASKS:

  • Research literature on foundation models, bin picking applications, and automation in logistics
  • Familiarize yourself with existing technologies and algorithms
  • Analyze and discuss your results and document them thoroughly
     

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Currently studying electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, or a similar field
  • Strong object-oriented programming skills in Python
  • Experience with training and using deep learning models with common frameworks
  • Proficiency with Linux-based systems and Git
  • (Very) good knowledge of English
  • You are distinguished by your independent and structured way of working
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills complete your profile

 

YOUR APPLICATION:

  • We are looking forward to your online application
  • Sarah Disch
  • Job-ID 36391 
  • All applications will be treated confidentially

 

*At SICK, we see people, not gender. 

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

Stichworte: Intern, Internship, Abschlussarbeit 

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

Attractive Remuneration: Internships and theses are attractively remunerated at SICK. 
  
Mobile Work: Students can work remotely as far as their tasks permit. 
  
Flexible Working Hours: The weekly working time is 35 hours with the possibility of compensating overtime with time off. 
  
Subsidised Regional Meals and Free Drinks: Students receive an additional 50% discount in our company restaurants. 
  
Welcome Event and Networking: ‘Welcome @ SICK’ and regular networking opportunities to meet other students. 
  
Training: Wide range of trainings via the Sensor Intelligence Academy. 
  
Support in Finding Accommodation: SICK supports students in their search for accommodation at the Freiburg and Waldkirch locations. 
  
Wide Range of Sports and Hansefit: For an attractive monthly fee, you can use over 8,500 different fitness and leisure facilities throughout Germany. 
 

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WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

  • Attractive Remuneration
  • Mobile Work
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Subsidised Food & Free Drinks
  • Welcome Event & Networking
  • Training & Development
  • Support in Finding Accommodation


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