Career opportunities for students University internship, working as a student or thesis at Schenck.
Do you already know what you’ll do with your degree? Are you interested in immersing yourself in the world of balancing? Whether you want to do an internship, work as a student or complete your thesis, we offer inquisitive, committed students a chance to experience “real life” in an international company. Take the next step in your career. At Schenck.
Get a taste of the future
University internship at Schenck
The perfect match: you learn the theory at uni and gain initial practical experience at Schenck. Right from the first day as an intern, you are part of our international team and will deal with current topics and projects.
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Possible areas of deployment
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We’re looking for your talent – in technical and business management areas:
- Order processing/purchasing
- Controlling
- Research and development
- IT/software
- Design
- Marketing
- Installation/test facility
- Project management
- Product management
- Technical consulting
Interested in the practical side of things? Then we look forward to receiving your application.
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Subjects
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Whether engineering or business studies, we can offer exciting insights and discerning knowledge in many areas:
- Electrical engineering, IT, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering and industrial engineering
- Controlling, marketing …
The duration and content of an internship depends on the university regulations within the scope and framework of the operational circumstances.
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Requirements
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“Hands-on”: our university internships let you put what you’ve learnt into practice.
Our range of internships are intended for:
- Students enrolled at a university
- Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree who also want to do a Master’s
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Skills and know-how
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- Good written and spoken German and English
- Good knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Ability to work purposefully on your own, ability to work in a team
- Experience with the specific software applications used in your preferred field of deployment would be beneficial.
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Application
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Please apply directly for one of the internships offered on our online application portal. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Then join our Talent Community and we’ll inform you automatically about new vacancies that match your profile.
Don’t forget: in your cover letter, please let us know which area you would like to work in, how long your internship should be and your availability.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Tip: Whether you’re studying for a degree in engineering or business management, have you thought about combining your thesis with an internship? A clever decision that gets your career off to a special start.
Learning on the job
Studying while working at Schenck
While studying for your degree, do you want to broaden your knowledge, gain professional experience and earn some money? Then a job working as a student is the ideal answer for you, and might even act as a springboard to launch your career. Schenck gives you an opportunity to start working in the practical context of an international company even before you graduate.
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Possible areas of deployment
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What comes to mind when you think about the processes involved in balancing? Schenck offers an amazingly diverse range of activities.
Jobs for working students are available in the following areas:
- Installation, test facility, design, development, product management, software development
- Consulting, HR, controlling and more
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Subjects
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From junior business managers to future engineers, we offer committed young talents in the following disciplines an opportunity to kick-start their careers:
- Electrical engineering, IT, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering and industrial engineering
- Controlling, marketing, HR
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Skills and know-how
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- Good written and spoken German and English
- Good knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Ability to work purposefully on your own, ability to work in a team
- Experience with the specific software applications used in your preferred field of deployment would be beneficial.
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Application
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Please apply directly for one of the working student jobs offered on our online careers portal. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Then join our Talent Community and we’ll inform you automatically about new vacancies that match your profile.
Don’t forget: in your cover letter, please let us know which area you would like to work in, how long you would like to work with us as a student and your availability (earliest starting date, preferred number of hours per week).
We look forward to receiving your application!
Exciting topics straight out of the practical setting
Do your thesis at Schenck
Do you want to give your degree a crowning glory? Enhance your thesis with practical relevance? Benefit from being mentored by experienced specialists? Start making contacts and connections? Then write your thesis at Schenck. We can always offer exciting practical topics for your thesis, Bachelor’s or Master’s dissertation. And you will be integrated in our ongoing projects and become part of our international team.
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Subjects
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Talents will find many doors open at Schenck. You can write your thesis at Schenck in the following disciplines:
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering and mechatronics engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Business management
- IT
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Requirements
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- You will soon be bringing your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree to a successful conclusion.
- You have already chosen the subject for your thesis.
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Skills and know-how
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- Good written and spoken German and English
- Good knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Ability to work purposefully on your own, ability to work in a team
- Experience with the specific software applications used in your preferred field of deployment would be beneficial.
Trainee programme
The Dürr Group Graduate Programme
Have you finished your Master’s degree and want to kick-start your career in an international group? Then the 16-month Dürr Group Graduate Programme is just right for you, with cross-divisional insights, first-class training courses and personal mentoring.
What you can look forward to
Benefits at Schenck
Attractive salary
You can look forward to above-average pay based on our collective bargaining agreement (Hessenmetall).
Great flexibility
Individual working hours and mobile working give you plenty of scope in your daily life as a student.
Innovative working culture
Working as peers in an international context on a wide variety of tasks is our default setting.
Growing and learning
Continue your own development – with our further training programmes.
Modern working culture
Enjoy the benefits of a modern, digital working environment and free parking.
Range of company sports activities
Your health matters to us. We offer a wide range of sports and health-related activities.
Kick-start your career at Schenck 9 good reasons, lots of advantages and clear values: find out why it’s worth your while to start your career at Schenck.
FAQ
Here are some rapid answers to frequently asked questions covering all aspects of your university internship, working as a student or you doing your thesis at Schenck. Is your question not included? Then please contact us personally.
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How and when should I apply properly?
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Submitting a complete application is a clear advantage. This includes:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Your school leaving certificates and a current overview of your grades
- Job references from previous practical work experience
- The date when you would like to start
- The length of time that you would prefer (for a university internship)
- Any letters of reference
Preferably, we should receive your application three to five months before you would like to start.
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Can I submit a speculative application for an internship or thesis?
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Many of our students are recruited through our Talent Community. If you can’t find the right vacancy, we look forward to welcoming you to the Talent Community. We will then inform you automatically about new job vacancies that match your profile.
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When can I apply to become a working student?
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We welcome working students already after they have their first semester!
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Can I also apply to do a voluntary internship at Schenck?
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We support all students who want to gain practical experience before completing their degree course. We therefore also welcome all voluntary interns. Ideally, you should be able to work at least six months as a voluntary intern in order to gain pertinent experience during this period of time, and so that you can grow with your tasks.
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Does Schenck pay remuneration for an internship?
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Yes, we pay remuneration for all university internships and theses.
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Can I do a preparatory/basic internship at Schenck?
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No. We do not offer any preparatory/basic internships because our Darmstadt site does not have a production facility, which means we cannot fulfil the prerequisites for a basic internship.