Full-Time

Bachelor of Engineering Electrical Engineering

Automation

Updated on 8/4/2026

Evonik

Evonik

10,001+ employees

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Compensation Overview

€1.1k/mo

+ Holiday and Christmas bonus

Hanau, Germany + 1 more

More locations: Mannheim, Germany

In Person

The program alternates every three months between the Evonik site in Hanau and the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg in Mannheim.

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • Abitur.
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm for innovative technologies and technical-physical understanding.
  • Enjoyment of working with digital systems and applications.
  • Logical and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to solve complex problems.
  • Willingness to contribute and work in a team.
  • Sense of responsibility, reliability, and perseverance.
  • Independence and initiative.
Responsibilities
  • Complete foundational engineering training during theory phases at DHBW Mannheim.
  • Attend lectures in mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, control engineering, communications engineering, and English.
  • Develop and apply basic information systems knowledge with a business-oriented focus.
  • Become familiar with electrical engineering and control engineering during company practical phases.
  • Measure and analyze electrical systems.
  • Configure and program automation systems.
  • Contribute to projects within the company's technical specialist and planning units.
  • Evaluate and implement innovative technologies and products to reduce energy and raw-material consumption.
  • Develop and pilot new technical concepts for plant planning, implementation, and maintenance.

Evonik is a global specialty chemicals company that makes high-value ingredients used in everyday products, such as cars, footwear, and animal feed. Its products are designed to enhance performance by providing tailored chemical solutions across multiple industries and applications. Evonik operates in more than 100 countries, producing specialty chemicals through advanced formulations and manufacturing processes that meet specific customer needs. The company differentiates itself by its focused strategy on high-margin specialty chemicals after restructuring, its large, multinational manufacturing footprint, and ongoing efficiency-improvement efforts that paused major acquisitions through 2027 to prioritize internal transformation. The goal is to strengthen its leadership in specialty chemicals and sustain profitable growth by delivering specialized ingredients and performance materials while improving operational efficiency.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Essen, Germany

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Indiana API upgrades target growing U.S. demand for complex drug manufacturing.
  • Its products serve automotive, electronics, coatings, personal care, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Foundation-backed financing supports R&D and buffers volatility during restructuring.

What critics are saying

  • CDMO capacity expansion risks underutilization if U.S. outsourcing demand softens.
  • BASF, Lanxess, and Solvay pressure Evonik's margins in specialty niches.
  • The acquisition pause through 2027 slows external growth versus more aggressive rivals.

What makes Evonik unique

  • Evonik sells high-value specialty ingredients across 17 industries, not commodity chemicals.
  • Its portfolio spans catalysts, additives, resins, polymers, and pharmaceutical manufacturing services.
  • The company combines industrial chemistry scale with formulation-specific brands like TEGO, AEROSIL, and SURFYNOL.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

11%