Internship, thesis and working student positions at Festo
The world of automation technology is a paradise for those with a thirst for knowledge: there’s plenty of scope for technophiles. This is where theory meets practice. Take a peek behind the scenes and enhance your studies with an internship, working student or thesis position at Festo in Germany. In doing so, you will gain insights into day-to-day business, gather practical experience in the field and make valuable contacts for your future career.
Starting your career at Festo
Starting your career is an exciting time – a course is set, valuable experience gained and your very own ideas are transformed into reality. Whether you are a new graduate or already have professional experience, we look forward to your pioneering spirit, thirst for knowledge and curiosity. In return, if you join us directly, we offer great training programmes that allow you to continue growing professionally and personally. Your career prospects are bright from the start.
Holiday jobs for students
Would you like to earn some money alongside your studies or during the university holidays? Or are you interested in spending the time before you start university doing something relevant?
If you are older than 18 and are going to be available for at least three weeks at a time, then we can offer exciting holiday jobs and temporary work at Festo. We are looking for hardworking individuals to work in production, assembly and logistics at our Esslingen am Neckar, Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and St. Ingbert-Rohrbach locations throughout the year.
Scholarships for women doing master’s degrees in technical fields
We are specifically looking to encourage women to take up careers in technology, and to support them in gaining practical experience and making the most of their talents. Because we believe that women bring with them new perspectives and angles on the world of technology, and that is something we do not want to miss out on.
What makes our scholarship so special? Our holistic approach:
- Financial support: €250 per month (for four semesters)
- Mentoring by Festo engineers
- Assistance in finding an internship, doing a thesis or dissertation project or directly starting a career with Festo
Frequently asked questions students and career starters at Festo
I would like to do a voluntary internship - is that possible at Festo?
Yes, you can complete both a voluntary and a mandatory internship at Festo. Important is that you are enrolled at a university.
I would like to complete an internship abroad. Can I apply for this?
In principle, it is also possible to complete an internship at one of our national companies abroad. You can apply directly via the respective national company. To the Festo addresses worldwide
When is the right time to apply for a position?
Ideally, you should apply 3-6 months before you want to start. However, there may also be vacancies at short notice. You can apply at any time as long as the position can be found in our online job database.
Can I also apply on my own initiative?
We advertise all our vacancies on our website and recommend that you apply directly for a specific position. Therefore, we do not currently accept unsolicited applications.
Can I complete my technical pre-study or basic traineeship at Festo?
Yes, we offer a technical pre-study or basic traineeship at our Esslingen a. N. location every year in the period June/July. You can find more information here under "Technical pre-study or basic traineeship for prospective degree students".