As a member of the R&D Simulation Team, during this internship you will primarily learn and contribute to the use of numerical simulations and the corresponding validations through physical testing and literature data for the development of a new orthopeadic implant. 
  

Our offer for you 

• You will define physiological loads and failure modes and learn about different treatment approaches through training, literature review and internal databases. 

• You will use numerical simulations such as finite element analysis, musculoskeletal modelling and CAD software to evaluate new design concepts and physical test setups for a new orthopaedic implant. 

• You will work with your physical testing colleagues to adapt the physical test to meet your simulation validation requirements. 

• Understand the reporting of simulation results for medical devices and the relevant standards (ASME V&V40) and contribute to the proper documentation of your simulation work. 

• You will collaborate with and present your work to various stakeholders and become familiar with the new product development process for orthopaedic medical devices. 

What makes you stand out 

• You are enrolled in an engineering degree programme (e.g. mechanical engineering or similar), preferably at Master's level. 

• You have a basic knowledge and interest in numerical simulations (finite element methods and musculoskeletal modelling) and have gained initial experience with the corresponding software tools (e.g. Ansys, Abaqus, Anybody, etc.) as well as with CAD (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, etc.). 

• Your analytical skills and your solution-oriented and scientifically precise working style make you a valuable team member. 

• You are proficient in MS Office applications and have a very good command of English and ideally a good command of German. 

Start Date: September or October 2025   

Duration: 6 months 

Location: Schönkirchen near Kiel

We offer an: attractive salary, generous holiday entitlement, training and mentoring and flexible working hours

Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.  

We look forward to receiving your complete online application with all relevant documents (letter of motivation, current CV, diplomas and course transcripts).

Please note that all attachments should be uploaded directly to the 'CV' section of the application process. 

If your application is successful, you will first have a short telephone interview with our University Talent Acquisition team. If all goes well, this will be followed by a one-hour video interview with the department. We will then contact you with final feedback.