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Orion Additive Manufacturing posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Berlin: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits.
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Description provided by Orion Additive Manufacturing
At Orion AM we focus on scientific research and the development of Additive Manufacturing technologies. Our AM systems allow aerospace companies, hospitals, research institutes, and service bureaus to print medical- and aerospace-grade polymers with the strength and density of injection-moulded parts.
We believe in building responsible and ethical technologies that tangibly better humanity. Our curiosity fuels us to explore, innovate, create, and grow.
We are seeking an Additive Manufacturing Intern to support our R&D projects for a minimum of 6 months. This role begins as a mandatory Internship (Pflichtpraktikum) position for the first 3 months (paid with stipend), with the prospect of transitioning into a paid Internship (Freiwilliges Praktikum) from month 4.
This position gives you the opportunity to deepen your AM knowledge by working with us on actual customer projects, perfecting printing results, and actively improving our processes and machines.
Responsibilities:
- Operate Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) machinery to print qualification test geometries for our customers and partners in research, aerospace, medicine, automotive and other industries
- Review geometries and provide printability optimization feedback for our customers and partners
- Review 3D printing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
- Conduct routine quality checks
- Identify and propose best practices for the lab
- Ensure all machines are maintained in excellent working condition
You Are:
- Currently enrolled and seeking a mandatory internship as part of your M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field. This is a strict requirement.
- Already officially registered (Angemeldet) in Berlin. This is a strict requirement.
- Inquisitive, curious, and highly autonomous
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Experienced in using FFF machines, with a strong foundational understanding of AM
- A creative problem solver who is excited to suggest design improvements
- Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing, and communicating
- Able to handle confidential protocols professionally
- Fluent in English (our primary office language) and German.
These qualities are important, but we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not meet every single one.
What We Offer:
- Direct, hands-on experience with one of the most significant technologies in Industry 4.0.
- Research and development experience in frontier technology.
- An energetic, transparent, and friendly start-up environment.
- The opportunity to own projects and results in your specialty.
Summary
Job type: Paid Mandatory Internship (Months 1–3) with a path to transition to Paid Voluntary Internship (Months 4–6)
Location: Berlin Moabit (100% on-site)
Start date: Immediately
Duration: at least 6 months
Time commitment: 40 hours/week
Salary: Stipend during Mandatory Internship, minimum wage for Voluntary Internship
Working student essentials
What this Engineering internship in Berlin 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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