Internship / Thesis in the field of R&D Functional Electroplating (f/m/d)

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Responsibilities:

• Collaboration on the development of new processes for the galvanic and chemical treatment of surfaces in our research laboratory. This includes, in particular, work on processes in the area of cathodic corrosion protection 
• Planning of test series and their implementation on a laboratory scale
• Analysis of electrolytes as well as chemical and physical characterization of the deposited coatings (coating thickness, coating composition, corrosion resistance, brightness, gloss, etc.)
• Transfer of the new processes to the pilot plant scale

Qualifications:

• Degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, chemistry, materials science or related fields with reference to surface technology
• Interest in topics related to electroplated coatings
• Experience in basic laboratory operations (pipetting, titration, mixing, etc.)
• Good computer skills (MS-Office)
• Independent working style and analytical skills
• Initiative, ability to work in a team and creativity
• The internship / thesis is a compulsory part of your studies and you are available for a period of at least 5 months, but you are welcome to stay longer
• Please let us know your earliest possible starting date as well as the position you are applying for: mandatory internship (with subsequent bachelor thesis), bachelor or master thesis

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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