Internship/final thesis structured light for high-power ultrashort pulse laser materials processing (WS26/27)

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

Get your start at TRUMPF during your studies — discover innovation and shape technology!

Take on exciting projects, contribute your ideas actively and work closely with experienced colleagues. In addition to individual support, you’ll find numerous programs specifically for students that promote your personal and professional development. Gain valuable hands-on experience, expand your network and help shape the technologies of tomorrow with us!

What To Expect From Us

• Optical design of novel beam shaping elements for materials processing using ultrashort pulsed lasers
• Design of efficient and high-power resistant diffractive optics and digital holograms
• Laser beam characterization of shaped focus distribution
• Testing and characterization of optical components
• Development of control loops based on adaptive optical components
• Optimization of optical designs based in in-situ diagnostics of light-matter interaction
  
  

What You Bring

• Studies in physics, engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable field of study
• First experience in Laser physics and optical design are welcome
• Programming experience with Python, C# or MATLAB are welcome
• First experiences with optics design software like OpticStudio, VirtualLab, or Code V are welcome
• Lab experience with handling of optical components useful
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Very good language skills in English or German
• Analytical and conceptual skills, structured and independent way of working
  
  

What We Offer

• Mandatory internship or voluntary internship (also possible during a gap year between bachelor’s and master’s)
• Attractive compensation (also for mandatory internships)
• Flexible working hours (flextime)
• On‑site or partially remote by arrangement
• Networking opportunities with other students
• Subsidized meals in the company restaurant
• TRUMPF gym and various sports groups
• Good public transport connections
  
  

Location: Ditzingen (near Stuttgart)

Start: Winter semester 2026/2027

Duration: 6 months

Convinced?

For questions, your contact person Emanuel Salanitro is available by e‑mail at [email protected]. Please note that, for data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications via e‑mail. All our advertised positions are currently open. You can find all FAQs about applying to us on our careers page.