Bachelor Thesis (f/m/d): Development of tracking components for surgical instruments

For the B. Braun New Ventures Team in Freiburg we are looking for a Bachelor Thesis Student (f/m/d) in Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering or Plastics Engineering.

Duties And Responsibilities

• You gather and analyze user needs and requirements for the development of tracking components for surgical instruments
• You develop and evaluate innovative concepts using design methodologies and creative problem-solving techniques
• You design tracking components and integration kits that enable the integration of surgical instruments into an optical tracking system
• You create CAD designs and support the selection of suitable materials and manufacturing processes
• You build and evaluate prototypes using manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, injection molding, or casting
• You verify and optimize prototypes through testing and iterative development
• You collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of engineers and product developers working on next-generation surgical technologies
• You document your results and present recommendations for future product development

Professional competencies

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Product Development, or a related field
• Knowledge of engineering design methodologies and product development processes
• Experience with CAD design tools
• Interest in plastic part design, material selection, and manufacturing technologies
• Hands-on experience with prototyping methods such as 3D printing, casting, or injection molding is a plus
• Structured and analytical approach to solving technical challenges

Personal competencies

• You are self-motivated and eager to learn in a highly innovative environment
• You enjoy transforming ideas into practical engineering solutions
• You have a hands-on mentality and enjoy building and testing prototypes
• You work independently while also being a strong team player
• You communicate professionally in English. German language skills would be a plus