FAQ for students

As a technology company we are mainly looking for students from engineering fields such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering and related subject areas. We also welcome computer scientists and business data processing specialists to an internship, student work placement or final paper. Interesting tasks await students of economics and the humanities.

You can find out if there is a suitable position for you in our job opportunities.

You should be studying one of the courses of study mentioned above. You have also come to the right place if you want to make a difference and develop yourself further while doing so. If you have good communication skills, are a team player, can demonstrate good to very good performance in your studies and approach tasks with an eye for detail and analytical understanding, then you will fit in perfectly here with us. Specific subject-related skills can be found in our job opportunities.

We offer many different interesting areas for your internship or your final paper: Research & Development, Product Management, IT, Production/Logistics, Quality Management, Marketing, Sales, Service, Purchasing, Finance/Controlling, Human Resources. To find out more about your specific tasks, read the personal accounts provided by our students.

An internship at SEW-EURODRIVE must last at least 12 weeks.

Remuneration is dependent on your qualifications.

A permanently assigned supervisor in the department provides you with professional support. If you have questions you can turn to the employees of our Human Resources department at any time.

You will work on specific projects and/or support colleagues with daily business. Details about the internship can be found in the respective job posting. We will also discuss your tasks with you at the interview.

A project-related posting abroad is possible if you have already completed an internship at an SEW-EURODRIVE location in Germany.

Yes. Ideally, they should last at least four weeks. More information is available at: Pre-university internship.

Yes. As a FairCompany We do expect appropriate proof of the need to do an internship as part of training or further education. Details can also be found in our job opportunities.

To be accepted to StudentsWorld, you have to meet the following criteria:

• A five-month internship or a bachelor's thesis at SEW-EURODRIVE
• Completion of at least three semesters
• Student with an enrollment certificate (regular period of study)
• Subject area: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, computer science or a very closely related field of study
• Subject area: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or a very closely related course of study
• Good academic achievements (as a bachelor's degree candidate: admission to the master's program)
• Good command of English

If, in addition to these criteria, you are recommended by your supervisor, you can express your interest in a personal statement, and you impress us in a final discussion: Welcome to StudentsWorld!

As a member of StudentsWorld, you have the chance to show us that you are exactly the right person for SEW-EURODRIVE. You can further develop yourself professionally and personally as well as form a detailed picture of the entry level opportunities offered by SEW-EURODRIVE.

Members benefit from a number of different measures. For example, you can take part in events at Bruchsal such as presentations, workshops or soft skills seminars and receive admission tickets for the big trade shows including a tour of the stands. You will also have opportunities to continue your involvement with SEW-EURODRIVE. Your personal mentor and your contact person for StudentsWorld (see below) are there to assist you at any time should you have questions about the course of study and career prospects. For more information, go to: StudentsWorld.

It is planned for your mentor to be a person you already know from your time at SEW-EURODRIVE. Generally speaking, this will be your supervisor.

There is no guarantee that you will be employed following completion of StudentsWorld. That being said, the chances are good if you complete your studies with good or very good final grades, actively involve yourself in StudentsWorld and are flexible as far as the entry-level position and department are concerned. In the discussions about your prospects, which take place regularly, we try to find options early on for you to subsequently join us.

Your contact person for all questions relating to StudentsWorld is Patrick Frank. You can reach him at +49 7251 / 75 1908 or by email: patrick.frank@sew-eurodrive.de .

Please apply using our online application portal. You can find important information about your application on the page FAQ about jobs and application.

We need:

• Cover letter with details of the time period for the internship or final paper
• Resume
• High school leaving certificate
• Reference letters from former employers, training certificates, internship references
• Current transcript of grades
• Enrollment certificate

Please apply at least three months in advance of your proposed start date for the internship or final paper. As a general rule, it is possible to start at any time. The time period stated in the job posting is intended only as a guideline and can change.

As soon as you have completed your application you will receive confirmation of receipt from us. Depending on the position, it can take some time to process your application. If you have questions regarding the status of your application, please get in touch with your contact person in Human Resources. Details of your contact person can be found on the confirmation of receipt.

You will find as at many events. All current dates can be found in our events calendar.

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