Working Student (m/f/*) Modeling & Simulation R&D

Job Description:

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a working student in our R&D area in Neuss, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Conducting simulations using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve problems for real world applications.
• Using simulations for internal purposes such as product development and driving internal development regarding FEA.
• Evaluating experimental data to support generation of material data cards.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computational mechanics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering or similar.
• Background in applied mechanics such as material characterization and modeling.
• Expertise in the field of Finite Element Analysis, ideally experience with commercial FE software such as Abaqus.

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience with experimental testing for material characterization (preferably with Zwick testing machines)
• Programming skills (Python or Matlab)
• Experience with behaviour of adhesives or polymers in general

Job specifics:

• Flexible work conditions (On-site and Remote in our headquarter in Neuss)
• 10 to 20 hours per week; Full time during the semester break

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.

At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement

Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.

Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.