Working Student Automation & AI Intern

About KaTech:

At KaTech, we are more than just a partner for food innovation. As part of the global Ingredion family, our team develops innovative plant-based, sustainable and clean-label ingredient solutions that drive the next generation of food concepts.
We combine creativity with scientific expertise to deliver tailor-made solutions that balance taste, health and responsibility. Together, we are shaping the future of food in Europe and beyond.

Location: Wesenberg, Germany

Workplace type: On Site

As a Working Student Automation & AI (m/f/d), you will support our Supply Chain team in analysing, mapping and improving business processes. You will turn repetitive manual activities into practical automated solutions and identify where artificial intelligence can create measurable value in our daily work.

This role reports to the Manager Supply Chain.

What you will do: 

• Analyse operational and administrative workflows across Supply Chain and connected functions to identify inefficiencies, recurring manual work and automation opportunities
• Document and map processes clearly, including process steps, responsibilities, systems, data flows, pain points and improvement potential
• Design and implement practical automation solutions using tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, Excel, Office Scripts, Power BI and other suitable applications
• Assess existing workflows for meaningful AI use cases and translate opportunities into concrete solution concepts and implementation plans
• Build, test and implement AI-supported solutions, for example for information extraction, classification, summarisation, decision support or process guidance
• Work closely with Supply Chain colleagues and relevant stakeholders to understand requirements, validate solutions and support user adoption
• Join our EMEA AI Ambassador program
• Document developed solutions, data logic and operating instructions to ensure transparent, reliable and maintainable processes
• Monitor implemented solutions, resolve issues and continuously improve their effectiveness, usability and data quality

What you will bring: 

• Current enrolment in business informatics, industrial engineering, supply chain management, data science, computer science, business administration or a comparable degree programme
• Good understanding of business processes and a strong interest in process improvement, automation and artificial intelligence
• Initial practical experience with Microsoft 365 tools; knowledge of Power Automate, Power BI, Excel, Office Scripts, SQL or similar tools is an advantage
• Ability to structure requirements, work with data and translate business needs into practical technical solutions
• Good written and spoken English and German
• Availability for approximately 15 to 20 hours per week alongside your studies

Who you are: 

• Analytical and curious, with the drive to understand how processes really work before changing them
• Independent, proactive and structured, while knowing when to involve users and subject-matter experts
• Hands-on and solution-oriented, with the motivation to move from an idea to a working implementation
• A clear communicator who can explain technical topics in an understandable and pragmatic way
• Reliable and quality-conscious, especially when working with operational data and automated workflows
• A collaborative team player who enjoys learning and experimenting with new technologies

Why Join KaTech? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired

We value diversity in our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.

Ingredion offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.

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Further information can be found here: here:

https://katech-solutions.com

https://www.ingredion.com/emea/en-uk/karriere-bei-ingredion.html

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

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