Internship

Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Process Engineering

Updated on 8/2/2026

Evonik

Evonik

10,001+ employees

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Compensation Overview

€1.1k/mo

+ Vacation pay + Christmas bonus

Hanau, Germany + 1 more

More locations: Mannheim, Germany

In Person

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

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Process Engineering
Assembly
Product Design

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Requirements
  • Abitur is required.
  • The candidate must demonstrate enthusiasm for innovative technologies and technical relationships.
  • The candidate must have a strong technical and physical understanding.
  • The candidate must demonstrate logical and analytical thinking.
  • The candidate must be interested in mechanical engineering and project management.
  • The candidate must be willing to contribute and work in a team.
  • The candidate must demonstrate responsibility, reliability, perseverance, independence, and initiative.
Responsibilities
  • Attend theory phases at DHBW Mannheim covering core modules such as mathematics, physics, and materials science.
  • Complete foundational engineering training in design, mechanics, electrical engineering, and manufacturing engineering.
  • Attend lectures in business administration and project management.
  • Complete practical assignments in training facilities, workshops, and engineering departments.
  • Learn fundamental mechanical engineering concepts and the company's manufacturing processes.
  • Participate in metalworking, product and tool design, research and development, assembly, and maintenance.
  • Independently complete engineering projects in different specializations.
  • Receive training in engineering tasks in construction and production.

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%