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 / thesis: Industrial Edge Computing: Multi-Application IPC-Consolidation

Summer semester 2026 - limited to 6 months

 

In modern industrial environments, separate industrial PCs (IPCs) are often used for different applications. This leads to higher hardware costs, increased space requirements, and a more complex system architecture. One of the main challenges lies in meeting the high demands for robustness and reliability of embedded systems. The goal of this project is to develop a scalable and efficient concept for a multi-application host platform that can reliably run multiple applications on a single IPC. This includes benchmarking, designing potential system architectures, and implementing a proof of concept for the most promising solution.

 
YOUR TASKS:
  • Conduct a benchmarking analysis of three existing IPC applications, including resource usage (CPU, RAM, storage, etc.)
  • Develop 2–3 concepts for efficiently running multiple applications on a single IPC – from deployment to patching
  • Evaluate the concepts in terms of technical feasibility and economic efficiency
  • Implement a proof of concept for the most suitable concept
 
YOUR PROFILE:
  • Enrolled in a degree program in (Business) Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field of study
  • Basic knowledge of Windows (ideally Windows IoT) and Linux
  • Strong interest in embedded systems, virtualization, and system architectures
  • Analytical mindset and ability to assess technical solutions from a business perspective
  • Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
 
Information at a Glance
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Requisition-ID:  37494
Posting Job Location:  Waldkirch (bei Freiburg)
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time

Contact: Sarah Disch

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