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  • Duration: 3 years
  • University: Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Karlsruhe (DHBW Karlsruhe)
  • Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng, 210 ECTS credits)
  • Compact, practical course of study in small groups that leads to a bachelor's degree within a short period of time, regular monthly stipend, financial independence
  • Prerequisites:
    General university entrance qualification (Abitur)
    Alternatively, qualification to attend a university of applied sciences, combined with training in a company that has been completed with very good results, and a very good result in the DHBW aptitude test
  • Duration: 4.5 years
  • University: Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA)
  • Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng, 210 ECTS credits) + industrial mechanic (German Chamber of Industry and Commerce)
  • Two qualifications by combining study with industrial training, high practical relevance thanks to practical phases at the company, regular monthly stipend, financial independence
  • Prerequisite: General university entrance qualification (Abitur)

These are the key areas you will study during the mechanical engineering program

  • Basic subjects: Mathematics, technical mechanics, design engineering, materials science, manufacturing technology
  • Other subjects will also be included, depending on the area of study in question, e.g., quality management, robotics, factory and equipment planning, general business administration, or project management

The practical phase at SEW-EURODRIVE

  • Training workshop: This is where you will acquire the basic know-how and skills associated with metalworking and pneumatics, as well as CAD (Cooperative State University degree program). In StudiumPLUS, all the skills you need for the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce specialist worker's examination to qualify as an industrial mechanic are also included.
  • Practical placements in the production and assembly, motor and gear unit development, and sales and service departments
  • Gaining insights into various production processes, assembly procedures, and quality assurance
  • Participating in work to improve the functionality of products in the gear unit and motor development departments
  • Gaining insight into sales: Acquiring skills and know-how relating to the design of drives for specific customer applications, accompanying field sales representatives on customer visits, and gaining insights into the practical use of products during a sales office placement over the course of a number of weeks
  • Placements at one of our international branches or at our sales offices in Germany are possible

Why study at SEW-EURODRIVE?

  • Wide-ranging experience:
    SEW-EURODRIVE gives you the opportunity to study at a company that is an international market leader and gain insight into every relevant department. You will also have the chance to spend periods in other countries during both the theory and practical phases.
  • Personalized concept:
    We'll work together with you to plan your rotation through the various departments of our company – and we'll be happy to consider any personal requests you may have. Besides being involved in working on genuine, practical projects, you will have the opportunity to complete a master's degree program with us in the future.
  • The highest of standards:
    Specialist supervisors and full-time trainers will support you during your studies. You will also benefit from a comprehensive program of training and seminars (50 days in total) and our state-of-the-art training center.

This is the package we offer you

The stipend we pay you is uniformly regulated for all study programs, based on the collective agreement for the metal and electrical industry in North Württemberg / North Baden:

  • Cooperative State University degree program
    First year of study: EUR 1448.00
    Second year of study: EUR 1528.57
    Third year of study: EUR 1649.14
  • StudiumPLUS
    First year of study: EUR 1448.00
    Second year of study: EUR 1528.57
    Third year of study: EUR 1649.14
    Fourth year of study: EUR 1729.71
    Fifth year of study: EUR 1729.71

Money isn't everything, though. You can look forward to numerous other benefits, including a company pension, a travel allowance, a canteen, discounts in places such as fitness studios, and much more besides!

These are the options open to you once you have completed your mechanical engineering study program

  • You could be taken on as an engineer in the development, production, sales, service, or product management departments
    • Development: Working on developing motors or gear units, on product updates, or on developing new products
    • Product or applications specialist: Advising customers and sales colleagues about motors, gear units, or complex applications, calculating drives for complete systems
    • Quality assurance: Independently designing inspection and test procedures to optimize our product quality
    • Manufacturing and assembly: Responsibility for planning manufacturing processes for our products
  • In-house master's degree program: Support for high achievers in the form of a fully-funded full-time study program that includes challenging practical phases at SEW-EURODRIVE
  • Option of completing a practical master's degree program alongside your job after being taken on by SEW-EURODRIVE
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