Thesis – R&D Firmware Engineer (m/f/d)

at  Agilent Technologies Inc

JOB DESCRIPTION

Agilent encourages and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic, and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Want more information on Agilent? Check out www.agilent.com!
We are seeking a highly motivated Intern Engineer to join our Research & Development team based in Waldbronn Germany and complete your thesis with our support.
During this internship, you will perform research and development in the field of instrument development for analytical measurement technology, particularly the analysis of oligonucleotides using a stand-alone, automated parallel capillary electrophoresis system. The work will be carried out directly in the interdisciplinary development team.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED SOLUTION:

Due to the many factors influencing optical measurement results, it is particularly important to adjust each optical unit in a production-safe manner, usually using several calibration methods. For this purpose, approaches for calibrating the optical assembly are to be investigated, implemented, and qualified in the course of this thesis. Existing mechanical, electrical, and optical hardware is to be used here and can be expanded with additional components. The software/firmware is to be extended/developed for this purpose. The definition of a process and its verification is also an important part of the task.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You are a full-time student at a university and are planning to write your thesis.
• Very good theoretical knowledge in Mechatronics Engineering or related field
• You have basic knowledge in robotics, modeling, and/or signal processing
• You have programming knowledge in at least one of the following: Python, MATLAB, C++.
• Motivated and strong desire to develop your applied engineering knowledge with self-guided work on complex issues.
• Good English and German communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, particularly regarding documentation and defining processes and work steps others can follow.

Please refer the Job description for details