Career

About us

Fraunhofer IZFP is an internationally renowned research and development institute for applied, industry-oriented research with locations in Saarland and Thuringia. The focus of our work is the development of intelligent sensor and data systems for safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Our scientific and technological solutions support companies operating in energy, transportation, infrastructure, the circular economy, and manufacturing, as well as the public sector and more. Our mission is to develop technologies that have a sustainable impact on our society and our future.

As a learning organization, we are constantly working to develop ourselves both individually and as a team. People and research form the core of our work. Together, we take responsibility, share knowledge, foster transparency, and live a positive culture of learning from mistakes. At our company, leadership emerges at every level - in an environment that encourages collaboration, initiative, and progress.

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What we offer

Whether you work part-time or full-time, we offer you opportunities to tailor your work schedule to your needs. Flexible and trust-based working hours, and the option to
partially work from home (remote work), are standard components of your individual work schedule with us.

In addition to flexible work time models, we offer other options to help you balance your work and private life according to your
individual needs. For example, you can
temporarily adjust your working hours to fit your current life situation, use our parent-and-child office, take advantage of external support services focused on health, personal life, and family (voiio, PME Family Service), or take time off to care for family members.

From the very beginning, we support your individual development. During your first twelve months, you’ll complete an
onboarding program to familiarize yourself with our institute and the
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. In addition, your professional and individual development will be continually supported through
personalized measures. In regular review meetings, we develop your career prospects and potential career paths together with you.

Know-how, solutions, and research services from Fraunhofer IZFP are demanded
internationally. As a result, we offer you an exciting working environment with our clients and partners in industry and research located all over the world, our guest
researchers, and our partnerships with
international academic institutions.

Employees from 13 nations define our
success. Their diverse perspectives enhance our innovative strength, expand our global networks, and offer you an ideal
environment to develop your skills and collaborate on innovative, creative solutions. That’s why we highly value an open,
respectful working environment where your talents and potential can be fully realized - regardless of your background, gender,
religion, ideology, disability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Your well-being is important to us. That’s why we offer a variety of health, prevention, and support services. This includes, for
example, a digital platform with a wide range of offerings, a weekly yoga class,
regular vaccination opportunities and health days, as well as institute-provided pedelecs.