From the internship to your final thesis - we offer the perfect complement to your studies
Combine your studies with exciting insights into the working world of a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry. It doesn't matter if you are only just starting out at university or are already in the middle of your course - we will carry you further. Complete your internship with us, where demanding tasks will be allocated to you right from the start. Or would you like to write your final thesis with us? We can assign practice-relevant topics to you and then provide you with experienced support. If you would like to work as a student, we look forward to welcoming you as a member of our working student or summer job teams.
Mission Statement
We appreciate your initiative, your flexibility and your commitment. For that reason, it goes without saying that you will be part of our team right from the start; and that you will work independently and assume responsibility. But because we also know that you are still right at the start of your career path, we will provide you with comprehensive support.
We can offer you
- attractive tasks
- targeted training
- clear guidance
- relevant feedback
- the MAHLE network
- attractive pay
This is your route to gaining practical experience with us during your studies:
Internship
Whether you are on a bachelor’s, masters or diploma program - MAHLE offers you the opportunity to do a internship from your third technical semester. Show us your talent, whether it’s in a commercial or a technical field. Bring us your ideas and then take from us a wealth of practical knowledge to accompany you on your studies. During your internship with us, you will be given more responsibility in line with your increasing experience and you will work on different projects, all within an international environment. And if you really make a big impression on us, you will be given the opportunity to take part in our "PerforM!” talent program.
We offer
- Two years packed with exciting projects
- A 30-hour week - with flextime
- Compatible pay with the market;
- Food aid;
- Transport aid;
- Accident insurance people
- Individual support by a department / team member as well as Human Resources
- Activities such as factory tours, lectures,. Round-tables etc.
- Networking with other interns / students
What qualifies you
As a bachelor's degree, diploma or masters student, you will have successfully completed your basic course or will have completed at least three semesters as part of a bachelor's degree – typically in the following fields:
- Vehicle and engine technology
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechatronics
- Electrical engineering
- Production technology
- Aerospace Engineering
- Automation technology
- Industrial engineering
- Economics
In addition, you will have:
- Good English skills
- Confident handling of MS Office
- An independent, goal-orientated approach to work
- Strong communication skills, commitment and team spirit
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for the interface between science and practice
Your Online Application
You will find our internship job opportunities here.
To apply, you will need the following documents:
- Your Resume
- A course registration certificate
The Selection Process
Find out more about our selection process.
„“I wanted to join a relatively large group that offered prospects for my future after my internship. It was clear from the start that MAHLE was the right choice: from the super-quick, well-organized application phase through the warm welcome by the team to the close supervision during my internship. I have a lot of freedom in how I approach my tasks, I can contribute my own ideas, and I’m always taken seriously. The conditions are ideal for my professional and personal development.”
Pashalia Mandratzi, intern
Typical internship day
So that you know today what you can expect tomorrow, we would like to give you an overview of a typical working day at MAHLE for an intern with a software focus.
- 08:15—Working day begins
- 08:20—Independent work on development of subfunctions within the project
- 10:30—Meeting with supervisors on current status and task planning for the week
- 11:30—Lunch break
- 12:15—Validation of previously developed subfunctions (simulation)
- 14:30—Perform test bench validation of the function
- 16:00—Working day ends
On the Home Stretch – the Final Thesis
Write your Bachelor's, master's or diploma thesis at MAHLE - Our program is practice-orientated and offers you plenty of opportunities for skilled, professional interactions. We offer a variety of future-orientated tasks drawn from the technical and commercial fields we work in. You will develop concrete solutions to specific problems and will be able to verify the extent to which your ideas can be implemented in practice. Outstanding achievements will be honoured financially! Take the opportunity to build yourself a network and, at the same time, find a potential career pathway opening up before you, once you finish your studies.
We offer
- The opportunity to work over a four-to-six period on a topic drawn from a technical or commercial field
- Intensive support and regular feedback by a supervisor from the relevant department
- Flexible working hours
- The opportunity to create your own MAHLE network
- Activities such as factory tours, specialist lectures, round-tables etc.
- Food aid;
- Transport aid;
What qualifies you
The fact that you are a bachelor's, master's or diploma student in fields such as the following:
- Vehicle and engine technology
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechatronics
- Electrical engineering
- Production technology
- Aerospace Engineering
- Automation technology
- Industrial engineering
- Economics
In addition, you will have:
- Good academic grades
- Initial experience in an industrial company
- Good English skills
- Confident handling of MS Office
- An independent, goal-orientated approach to work
- An attitude that means you want to create good, relevant results for MAHLE
- Strong communication skills, commitment and team spirit
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for the interface between science and practice
Your Online Application
You will find our job advertisements for thesis work here.
To apply, you will need the following documents:
- Your Resume
- A course registration certificate
The Selection Process
Find out more about our selection process.
„“I deliberately applied to MAHLE for my final thesis, because the company combines innovation with a family atmosphere. I am optimally supported here and can get the most out of myself. In addition, MAHLE is making a major contribution to creating a more climate-friendly mobility industry—a path that I would like to help shape.”
Kevin Polaczek, student writing his final thesis
Typical working day when writing your final thesis at MAHLE
So that you know today what you can expect tomorrow, we would like to give you an overview of a typical working day when writing your final thesis at MAHLE with a focus on automotive engineering.
- 08:00—Working day begins
- 08:15—Check e-mail & prepare MATLAB/Simulink program
- 08:30—Check test bench results
- 09:30—Open simulation models and rework if necessary
- 11:00—Analyze results and prepare documentation
- 12:00—Lunch break
- 12:45—Discuss analysis and results with supervisor
- 14:00—Continue work on analysis and thesis
- 16:00—Prepare task list for the next day
- 17:00—Working day ends
