Jobs for students, graduates, career starters
Work in plant and mechanical engineering: global, innovative and at eye level
Combine your theoretical knowledge with practical experience in every phase of your studies. With a thesis, internship or working student position at Dieffenbacher, you can help shape the big picture with your work. From commercial areas to engineering, mechanical, wood technology, electrical engineering, software and IT, gain valuable experience and develop your personal talents in your specialist area. Your opinions and ideas will always find a sympathetic ear with us. Be part of a team that has the courage to move forward, developing and implementing new ideas with a global perspective and regional relevance.
We offer you





Your start as a student and career starter at Dieffenbacher
Are you looking for an interesting technical or commercial topic for your Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis? Whether in automation, product management, energy systems, technology or research and development, you’ll have the opportunity to shape processes and technologies in your specialist area.
Combine your theoretical knowledge with the practical experience you gain with us. As a student of mechanical engineering, wood technology, process engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, economics, business informatics or computer science, you’ll gain valuable insights into design, project planning, research and development, finance, controlling and human resources, purchasing and logistics or IT during an internship or practical semester.
Combine your theoretical knowledge with the practical experience you gain with us. As a student of mechanical engineering, wood technology, process engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, economics, business informatics or computer science, you’ll gain valuable insights into design, project planning, research and development, finance, controlling and human resources, purchasing and logistics or IT during an internship or practical semester.
A Dieffenbacher scholarship can help you remain financially independent during your studies. Starting with the first semester, you’ll receive monthly financial support for the duration of the standard period of study, depending on your grade point average. Upon completing your internship semester and your Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis at Dieffenbacher, you’ll receive an additional separate payment. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain experience during an assignment abroad at one of our subsidiaries.
Let us know your plans, and together we’ll create the conditions for you to write your personal and professional success story with us.
Current vacancies and topics for theses are listed on the Dieffenbacher job portal. If there’s not a suitable offer currently available for you, please send us an unsolicited application. Let’s explore topics and opportunities together. We’re eager for your expertise and fresh ideas!
Your working environment

Impressive tasks and projects
Impressive tasks and projects
Take on exciting tasks and projects, apply the skills you’ve learned during your studies and get needed support and help from your team. With us, you work independently and flexibly.


Team spirit
Team spirit
As a student or graduate at Dieffenbacher, you have a personal advisor you can contact with questions or concerns and with whom you can discuss your future plans. Once a month, our students and graduates meet up for the Studi-Stammtisch. Here, you can exchange ideas and network with other students in a relaxed atmosphere during lunch breaks.


Workplace
Workplace
Can’t quite imagine working in a small town like Eppingen? Discover the atmosphere and opportunities of the specialist workshop between Heilbronn, Heidelberg, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe. You’ll find plenty of space for peace and quiet but also big-city excitement and sophistication. The Eppingen train station is located directly opposite the company premises for fast and easy connections.


Finding accommodations
Finding accommodations
A stay of several months in Eppingen can be worthwhile, especially for your compulsory internship or final thesis. If you need help finding an apartment in the area, let us know.


Salary
Salary
You will receive a fair and attractive salary for your input.


Internal training catalog
Internal training catalog
Our internal training catalog includes tools and background knowledge about the company, especially helpful for your induction.


Sports program
Sports program
Experience team spirit in one of our sports groups. The Dieffenbacher soccer team and running group meet regularly. You can also attend a lunchtime yoga class and take part in the annual city cycling event.

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