
Bachelor Thesis (f/ m/ d): Development of tracking components for surgical instruments
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Median for Freiburg (all fields): €17.00/hr, from 16 working-student postings with stated pay in the last 12 months. Salary guide
Requirements
Studies: Mechanical engineering, materials science or related · Bachelor's students · must be enrolled
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Thesis possible
Employer
B. Braun Group · Healthcare & medical technology · 10,000+ employees worldwide · HQ in Melsungen
We list 55 open student roles at B. Braun Group; this is the only one in Freiburg. 53 more have closed since March 2026. See all B. Braun Group roles
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prototypingmaterial selectioncastinginjection moldingplastic part designproduct developmentCAD3D printingengineering design methodologies
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Description provided by B. Braun Group
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
B. Braun New Ventures GmbH | Haakon Schröder | +49160 95704687
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