Job Description

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

working student (f/m/d) AI & Robotics Development (VLA & Automation)
Company:  B. Braun Melsungen AG
Job Posting Location:  Melsungen, Hessen, Germany
Functional Area:  Information Technology
Working Model:  Hybrid
Requisition ID:  13167

About the Role: We are expanding our core development team and are looking for highly technical Working Students passionate about embodied AI and advanced automation. You will work directly on the deployment of Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, LLMs, and computer vision pipelines, integrating these cutting-edge AI systems with industrial hardware and humanoid robotic platforms.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • AI Integration: Assist in the development, optimization, and deployment of LLMs and VLA models for complex robotic manipulation and control tasks.
  • Hardware Interfacing: Develop reliable communication bridges between advanced AI algorithms (Python/C++) and industrial automation systems, specifically Siemens PLCs.
  • Vision Pipelines: Optimize computer vision models (e.g., object detection, 3D spatial awareness) for real-time inference on robotic systems.
  • Prototyping & Testing: Support the engineering team in testing AI-driven behaviors on physical hardware, including humanoid platforms (e.g., Unitree series) and industrial manipulators.

 

Your Profile:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a similar highly technical field.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and C++, with hands-on experience using AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
  • Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation, with a strong preference for Siemens TIA Portal.
  • Familiarity with robot operating systems (ROS/ROS2) and integrating sensory data (e.g., stereo vision, RGB-D cameras) into control loops.
  • High problem-solving ability, an experimental mindset, and a strong drive to push the boundaries of what is possible in industrial and medical robotics.

B. Braun Melsungen AG | Emma Becker | +495661717185