Waldkirch: Mandatory Internship: Embedded Systems / Virtualization (IPC Consolidation)

Summer semester 2026 - limited to 6 months

In modern industrial environments, separate industrial PCs (IPCs) are often used for different applications. This leads to higher hardware costs, increased space requirements, and a more complex system architecture. One of the main challenges lies in meeting the high demands for robustness and reliability of embedded systems. The goal of this project is to develop a scalable and efficient concept for a multi-application host platform that can reliably run multiple applications on a single IPC. This includes benchmarking, designing potential system architectures, and implementing a proof of concept for the most promising solution.

• Conduct a benchmarking analysis of three existing IPC applications, including resource usage (CPU, RAM, storage, etc.)
• Develop 2–3 concepts for efficiently running multiple applications on a single IPC – from deployment to patching
• Evaluate the concepts in terms of technical feasibility and economic efficiency
• Implement a proof of concept for the most suitable concept

• Enrolled in a degree program in (Business) Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field of study
• Basic knowledge of Windows (ideally Windows IoT) and Linux
• Strong interest in embedded systems, virtualization, and system architectures
• Analytical mindset and ability to assess technical solutions from a business perspective
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Contact: Sarah Disch