
Thesis – Internships – Working student
Your future grows with us: Theses, internships & student traineeships at Hellma Materials
Are you looking for an exciting challenge that optimally combines theory and practice? At Hellma Materials, we offer you the unique opportunity to become part of our team and play an active role in shaping the future of optical materials. As a leading manufacturer of high-purity synthetic crystals, in particular from calcium fluoride, which we grow ourselves at our site in Jena (Thuringia), we offer you in-depth insights into state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and further processing.
Why Hellma Materials?
With us, you will experience the entire value chain of high-purity optical materials – from cultivation in Jena to the finished semi-finished product. We offer you practical projects, state-of-the-art equipment and an experienced team for your thesis, internship or student traineeship.
Our offers for you
Whether you are at the beginning of your studies or already in the middle of your final thesis – we have the right opportunity for you:
Final theses (Bachelor/Master)
Are you looking for an exciting topic for your thesis with a direct link to industry? We regularly offer topics in areas such as:
- Crystal growing and materials science
- Optical properties and measurement technology
- Material processing and finishing
- Quality assurance and analytics
We provide you with intensive support during your induction, provide you with relevant data and resources and support you with expert mentoring.
Internships
Gain valuable practical experience in an innovative environment. Our internships give you a comprehensive insight into the processes of a high-tech manufacturing company. You will be integrated into ongoing projects and have the opportunity to test and develop your skills in a real working environment.
Working student activities
Earn some extra money and keep your finger on the pulse of research and development at the same time. As a working student, you will support our teams on a long-term basis and gain in-depth insights into specific projects and areas of responsibility. Working hours can be flexibly adapted to your studies.
Are you our next talent?
We are looking for committed students in the following specialisations:
- Materials science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Engineering (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, production engineering)
- Optics and photonics
- Process engineering
- Computer science
Are you motivated, curious and want to put your knowledge into practice? Then we look forward to getting to know you!
How to apply
Have we piqued your interest? Then send us your detailed application with CV, relevant certificates and your desired starting date to personal.materials@hellma.com or use our contact form.
You are also welcome to contact us on your own initiative if you have a specific topic in mind or have further questions about our options.
We look forward to hearing from you and perhaps working together on the future soon!