Professional Training at Fraunhofer IOF

Cutting-edge technology with Fraunhofer

Examine the world from different perspectives, think differently, create solutions independently...

 

At Fraunhofer IOF, we train precision opticians, industrial mechanics and physics laboratory technicians. They are exploring modern technologies and, after the foundational training at our educational partner institutions, our trainees break through. Right from the start, they participate in work and project teams that work directly on research tasks and the development of the latest technologies.

While being mentored by experienced employees, our trainees are primarily introduced to working independently. Based on this multifaceted training, the trainees’ further career options are manifold and do not only entail a career at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering. The qualification and experience earned at Fraunhofer are excellent references for research and industry.

 

Current professional training positions at Fraunhofer IOF

 

 

Training
Physics laboratory assistant

The training includes participation in current research projects in the fields of micro-optics, optical coatings, precision engineering, laser technology, and measurement technology.

Structure of the physics laboratory technician training program

Learn more about how our training program for physics laboratory assistants is structured and what valuable special features we offer you.

 

Training
Industrial mechanic

The training includes working with modern machines and equipment such as CNC lathes and milling machines.

Structure of the training program
Industrial mechanic

Learn more about how our training program to become a precision engineer is structured and what valuable special features we offer you.

 

Training
Precision Optician

The training includes the manufacture of precision optical components by hand and using CNC-controlled grinding, polishing, and wafer sawing machines.

Structure of the training program
Precision Optician

Learn more about how our training program to become a precision optician is structured and what valuable special features we offer you.

Training: Office management assistant

You will learn about work processes in the areas of accounting, purchasing, human resources management, project controlling, travel services, and team assistance.

Structure of training as an office management assistant

Learn more about how our training program for office management assistants is structured and what valuable special features we offer you.

News

Outstanding professional training

Josefine Canis completed her training as a physics laboratory technician at the Fraunhofer IOF in 2021 as a straight-A graduate and the best in the state of Thuringia. She was honoured for this achievement by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Eastern Thuringia and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

Josefine became aware of the training programme at the Fraunhofer IOF by chance - a happy coincidence, as she now looks back on it. Her trainer, Antje Oelschläger, was also honoured for her excellent support. Find out more in the following article: