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

B. Braun Group2 hours agoWorking Student
On-siteEnglish requiredGerman is a plus (not required)EngineeringMechanical Engineering

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  • Pay

    Not stated

    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

  • Good to know

    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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  • Skills in the ad

    prototypingmaterial selectioncastinginjection moldingplastic part designproduct developmentCAD3D printingengineering design methodologies

Job description

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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