Internship - Project Engineering - Autonomous Boats & Unmanned Systems
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Job description
Lemvos Robotics posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Augsburg: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits.
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Description provided by Lemvos Robotics
Lemvos Robotics is a young technology start-up based in Augsburg developing unmanned boats and automation systems for maritime applications.
We are looking for an intern to join our small, highly motivated and international team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a start-up environment, taking responsibility for their own work and contributing across a wide range of technical and project-related activities.
Tasks
Your main responsibilities will include supporting the identification and application for research and development funding programmes, as well as helping to manage ongoing R&D projects.
Typical tasks will include:
- Researching relevant government, regional and European funding programmes
- Supporting the preparation and writing of funding proposals
- Assisting with project management, reporting and coordination of ongoing projects
- Communicating with project partners and supporting project documentation
- Helping to prepare technical and commercial material for proposals and projects
- Supporting general project engineering activities where required
As a small start-up, the role will also include a variety of tasks depending on your skills and interests. These may include component selection, minor mechanical assembly and construction, electrical design or assembly, technical documentation, testing, and video or media editing.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in Business with Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related engineering/business degree
- Fluent German, minimum B2 level
- Sufficient English for day-to-day internal communication; the working language within the team is primarily English
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Comfortable using a range of AI tools
- Organised, proactive and able to work independently
Additional skills that would be valuable:
- Previous experience applying for government, regional or European funding programmes
- Practical workshop experience with electrical or mechanical systems
- Experience or personal interest in the marine, robotics or autonomous systems industry
Benefits
- Opportunity to work directly within an early-stage technology start-up
- Broad exposure to engineering, R&D funding and project management
- High level of flexibility and autonomy
- Opportunity to take ownership of real projects and responsibilities
- Role and scope can be adapted to your skills, interests and learning objectives
- Full-time position that can be adjusted to meet your university internship requirements
The position is based in Augsburg and can start at any time from now onwards.
If you are interested in autonomous systems, maritime technology and working in a hands-on start-up environment, we would be happy to hear from you. Please send us your CV
Working student essentials
What this Operations internship in Augsburg means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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