Bertelsmann
Global media, services, and education conglomerate
Junior Project Engineer
Two days on-site per week required; travel to national and international locations is expected.
About the job
- A completed degree in engineering, technical logistics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering, or an equivalent qualification; alternatively, a technical vocational qualification with further training as a technician or master craftsman and strong logistics affinity.
- Very good German and very good English language skills.
- A structured, team-oriented, reliable working style, curiosity about new technologies, willingness to take responsibility, and willingness to travel to national and international locations.
- Support new-build and conversion projects from the concept phase through detailed planning to go-live, gradually taking independent ownership of subprojects within time, budget, and quality constraints.
- Define requirements for modern intralogistics systems, including conveyor technology, robotics, shuttle solutions, and goods-to-person solutions, together with Operations, IT, and other stakeholders.
- Create and maintain technical specifications, and support tenders and implementations with national and international partners and suppliers.
- Track projects, provide clear reporting, identify risks early, and work on improvements in a solution-oriented manner.
- Contribute to the development of technical standards and monitor trends in automation, digitalization, and artificial intelligence.
- Develop and test new approaches in intralogistics and contribute ideas to the advancement of logistics sites.
- Initial practical experience in partial project management or intralogistics, including experience gained through internships, working-student positions, or an entry-level role.
- Basic knowledge of material-flow, conveyor, or automation technology.
- Initial exposure to warehouse management systems or programmable logic controller environments.
About the company
Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Gütersloh, Germany
Founded
1835
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 organic revenue grew 5.1%, Bertelsmann’s strongest pace in twenty years.
- RTL streaming became profitable in H1 2026, adding €40 million to adjusted EBITDA.
- BMG-Concord would create a global No.4 music company with $2.2 billion 2026 revenue.
What critics are saying
- RTL’s reported revenue fell 6.4% in H1 2026 as TV advertising weakened.
- Penguin Random House sued OpenAI on March 27, 2026, exposing copyright and AI monetization conflict.
- BMG-Concord integration needs Q4 2026 approvals; a failed deal would dilute growth and credibility.
What makes Bertelsmann unique
- Bertelsmann’s decentralized model gives RTL, PRH, BMG, and Arvato unusual operating autonomy.
- Its private foundation ownership supports long-horizon capital allocation, including Sky Deutschland and BMG deals.
- Few peers match Bertelsmann’s combination of global content IP, services, and education scale.
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