The Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IME), part of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark, offers a part-time position (01.09.2026 – 30.06.2027) as a Student Helper at The Core - Student Workshop.

The Core Workshop is a hands-on facility within IME, supporting research, teaching, and student projects through advanced fabrication and prototyping capabilities. The workshop is equipped with a broad range of machinery, including FDM, resin (SLA/DLP), and SLS 3D printers, laser cutters, drills, and a variety of other hand and bench tools — enabling the production of specialised parts and components across disciplines.

The Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering is located in the inspiring Alsion building in Sønderborg, which hosts both academic and industrial actors, fostering strong collaboration between research and industry.

Responsibilities

• Printing specialised parts for colleagues and students using FDM, resin (SLA/DLP), and SLS 3D printers

• Ordering and managing workshop supplies, including filaments, resins, powders, and consumables

• Maintaining and troubleshooting workshop machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation

• Supporting and supervising students in the use of 3D printers and other workshop equipment

• Assisting in the preparation and organisation of the workshop environment

Qualifications and Skills

The following qualifications and skills are considered strong assets:

• Experience with CAD software (e.g. Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or similar) for designing and preparing parts for fabrication

• Extensive knowledge of 3D printing processes, including familiarity with slicing software and printer operation

• Practical hands-on experience in a workshop or fabrication environment is an advantage, but not a requirement

• Understanding of design-for-manufacturing principles and material properties relevant to additive manufacturing

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks such as supply ordering and equipment upkeep

• Good communication skills and a helpful, service-minded attitude towards students and colleagues

For further information about the position and the application procedure, please contact:

Andrei-Alexandru Popa,

Associate Professor, Mechatronics Head of Program

tel. +45 6550 1226 

e-mail: andrei@sdu.dk

Last day to submit application is June 18th 2026. 
 

Please note, the selected candidate as Student Assistant or Academic Supervisor must be enrolled as student at SDU.

Employment shall take place in accordance with the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and SUL (National Union for Student Teachers in Government Service).

In case you have not yet had an examination at SDU, the enrollment confirmation instead of the exam transcript must be annexed your application.

Application must include cover letter, CV and transcript of grades. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV can contain max. 5 Mb.

We recommend that you read how to apply before you apply.

 The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

About SDU

The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success