Institute industrial IT

Institute Industrial IT (inIT) at Technische Hochschule OWL is a leading research institution in industrial information technology, part of the "it's OWL - Intelligent Technical Systems OstWestfalen-Lippe" cluster. Specializing in industrial communication, image processing, computer intelligence, and human-technology interaction, inIT has secured over 40 million euros in third-party funding since 2006, averaging 3.1 million euros annually. With 65 employees engaged in research projects, inIT has conducted over 160 bilateral and publicly funded research projects, aligning information and communication technologies with automation demands. Intelligent automation drives innovation in various sectors, including mechanical engineering, food technology, healthcare, and community digitalization.

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Fraunhofer IOSB-INA

Fraunhofer IOSB-INA in Lemgo, a top research hub in Intelligent Technical Systems, is a key player in "it's OWL" network and NRW's Digital SMEs center. Our expertise lies in industrial automation: smart networking, analysis, and user-centric technical system design. Collaborating with equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and system operators, we offer SmartFactoryOWL and Lemgo Digital labs to drive digital transformation. Partnering closely with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts, we're the go-to for intelligent automation and industrial IT in Ostwestfalen-Lippe and beyond. Join us in shaping the future of industry and communities.

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OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts (TH OWL)

The OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts (TH OWL) is a strong research university for applied sciences, which offers around 60 bachelor's and master's degree programs as well as doctoral programs at three locations. It is firmly anchored in Ostwestfalen-Lippe, a lively and economically strong region in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia.

The TH OWL is creative, innovative and sustainable. It lives through the diversity of its departments, which are technically, economically, creatively and artistically oriented.

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KEB Automation KG

What began in 1972 with six employees working on brakes and clutches, has now developed into a manufacturer and systems supplier of drive and automation solutions operating worldwide with a workforce of over 1,500. As a working student (m/f/d), you can gain exciting practical experience while financing your studies. We will place you in a department that matches your degree programme. Your weekly working hours will be a maximum of 20 hours. After consultation, we can flexibly adjust your working hours to your semester planning.

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Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG

Finance your studies and gain valuable practical experience at the same time by working as a student trainee. Arrange your working hours flexibly so that you can combine your work with your studies. You can even work full-time during the semester break. During the semester, you can work a maximum of 19 hours per week.

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Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG

Smart Industrial Connectivity: Electrification, automation, digitalisation, electrical connectivity, electromobility and renewable energies – markets in which Weidmüller feels right at home. The family-owned company established in 1850 has production facilities and distributors in over 80 countries. As a global player in electrical connectivity, in 2023 Weidmüller reported revenue in excess of one billion euros with around 6,000 employees worldwide – approx. 2,000 of whom are located at the headquarters in Detmold in the heart of Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Germany. As a working student, you can gain exciting practical experience over a longer period of time alongside your studies and supplement your study budget. We will place you in a department that matches your degree course. You will work at your own workplace and be directly integrated into your team. You can adjust the number of hours per week to your semester schedule and coordinate it freely with your supervisor. As a general rule, working students can work up to 20 hours a week during the lecture period and full-time during the semester break.

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