Internship
Business Development Intern
Smart Factory Solutions
Posted on 6/20/2026
TRUMPF
Venture capital arm investing early-stage deep-tech
No salary listed
Ditzingen, Germany
Hybrid
Work is on-site in Ditzingen, with partial mobile work available by agreement.
Bachelor's
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- You must be studying engineering, mechanical engineering, business administration, or a comparable degree program.
- You must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
- You must have very good written and spoken German and English skills.
- You must work in a structured and independent manner and have analytical and conceptual abilities.
- You must be willing to take responsibility in an international team and implement strategic measures in practice.
- Actively contribute to a global rollout introducing a project management tool for Smart Factory Sales and Fulfillment.
- Assist with preparing and conducting country-specific rollouts of new process standards.
- Actively contribute to implementing the global Smart Factory strategy at international locations.
- Optimize and further develop existing processes.
- Participate in international meetings and country calls to monitor progress in implementing the strategy.
- Assist with preparing customer meetings.
- Create business intelligence reports.
TRUMPF Venture is the corporate venture capital arm of the TRUMPF Group that invests globally in early-stage deep-tech startups aligned with TRUMPF’s core business. It evaluates strategic fit, potential for technology leverage, differentiated business models, an experienced management team, and risk-adjusted returns, and it supports portfolio companies with access to TRUMPF’s resources. Unlike traditional funds, it seeks strategic value in addition to financial returns by connecting startups to TRUMPF’s products, manufacturing capabilities, and ecosystem. Its goal is to back early deep-tech firms that enhance TRUMPF’s core business and speed up joint development, creating value for both TRUMPF and its portfolio companies.
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Total Funding
$498.6M
Headquarters
Ditzingen, Germany
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 22, 2026 orders rose 7% to €4.5 billion, signaling recovery.
- US sales grew 16% to €760 million, becoming TRUMPF's largest market.
- ASML's 2026 guidance raises demand for TRUMPF-powered EUV lasers and semiconductor tools.
What critics are saying
- Germany sales fell 6% and China sales fell 7%, exposing regional weakness.
- EBIT dropped to €59 million in 2025/26, leaving little cushion for integration.
- If ASML ever redesigns EUV light sources, TRUMPF loses its highest-margin semiconductor role.
What makes TRUMPF unique
- TRUMPF dominates industrial lasers and sheet-metal systems, plus EUV drive lasers for ASML.
- Its installed base spans machine tools, lasers, electronics, and software across 90 companies.
- Family ownership enables long-cycle capital allocation and patient acquisitions like Mate and Cutlite.
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TRUMPF to acquire Cutlite Penta S.p.A. With the planned acquisition of Cutlite Penta S.p.A., TRUMPF is expanding its portfolio in large-format and high-power laser cutting, especially for customized applications and oversized tube systems. "This partnership enables us to expand our market presence, leverage combined strengths, and drive industry-leading innovation in fiber laser cutting technology while maintaining the established customer relationships and service quality that define both organizations," said Tom Schneider, CTO at TRUMPF Machine Tools. The brand, its manufacturing in Italy, and its service expertise will continue, backed by the global TRUMPF network. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
TRUMPF named recipient of the 2026 Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize. July 28, 2026 For decades, TRUMPF has combined technological innovation with visionary leadership, creating transformative solutions that have advanced manufacturing, Optica notes in presenting the company with the award. IMAGE: TRUMPF TRUMPF has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize. The Optica i4 Prize recognizes individuals and organizations whose achievements reflect Optica's core values of Innovation, Integrity, Inclusion, and Impact. The award honors leaders who have made lasting contributions to the optics and photonics industry through technological excellence, business leadership, and commitment to advancing the field. This year, the Optica i4 Prize received more than 30 nominations from leaders across the global optics and photonics community. Following a rigorous review process, TRUMPF was selected by the 2026 Optica i4 Prize Jury, composed of members of the Optica Corporate Engagement Council: Reinhard Voelkel (Chair), Michael Lebby (Past Chair), Aleksandra Boskovic, Simon Schwinger, Joseph Spilman, and Natarajan Subrahmanyan. For more than a century, TRUMPF has been at the forefront of industrial innovation. Today, the company is recognized as one of the world's leading providers of machine tools, laser technology, electronics, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Through its pioneering work in industrial lasers, semiconductor manufacturing technologies, and smart factory solutions, TRUMPF has helped shape the modern manufacturing landscape and enabled advances across industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to healthcare and microelectronics. "TRUMPF exemplifies the values that the Optica i4 Prize was created to recognize," said Jose Pozo, Chief Technology Officer at Optica. "For decades, the company has combined technological innovation with visionary leadership, creating transformative solutions that have advanced manufacturing, strengthened the global photonics ecosystem, and generated lasting impact across industries." The award will be presented during the Global Photonics Economic Forum (GPEF) 2026, which will take place in Málaga, Spain, on 24 September 2026. The ceremony will be hosted by Caroline Boudoux, Chair of the Optica Awards Council. The Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize will be presented by Gisele Bennett, President of Optica, during a ceremony attended by leaders from across the global optics and photonics industry. The award will be accepted on behalf of TRUMPF by Hagen Zimer, Chief Executive Officer for Laser Technology and Member of the Managing Board at TRUMPF, representing the company in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the global optics and photonics industry. The Optica i4 Prize is an annual recognition that celebrates individuals and companies that have made outstanding contributions to the global optics and photonics industry.
TRUMPF to receive 2026 Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize. TRUMPF has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize, an annual recognition that celebrates individuals and companies that have made outstanding contributions to the global optics and photonics industry. "TRUMPF exemplifies the values that the Optica i4 Prize was created to recognize," said Jose Pozo, chief technology officer at Optica. "For decades, the company has combined technological innovation with visionary leadership, creating transformative solutions that have advanced manufacturing, strengthened the global photonics ecosystem, and generated lasting impact across industries." The award will be presented during the Global Photonics Economic Forum 2026, which will take place in Málaga, Spain, on Sept. 24, 2026. It will be accepted on behalf of TRUMPF by Hagen Zimer, CEO for laser technology and member of the company's managing board.
TRUMPF sees recovery as orders rise 7% and US becomes largest market. 24. Jul 2026 by David Fleschen TRUMPF recorded signs of recovery in its 2025/26 fiscal year after several years of declining orders and sales. Preliminary figures show that order intake increased by 7% to €4.5 billion, while revenue remained broadly stable at €4.34 billion. The results were better than TRUMPF had expected last autumn, when the company forecast stagnant to slightly higher orders alongside declining group sales. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Ditzingen, Germany, TRUMPF is one of the leading international suppliers of machine tools, industrial laser technology and electronics. Its technologies are used across manufacturing industries for applications including cutting, joining and forming, while the company also develops software and automation solutions for digitally connected production. US overtakes Germany. The United States became TRUMPF's largest individual market during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. US sales increased by around 16% to approximately €760 million, compared with €661 million in the previous year. Germany moved into second place as revenue in TRUMPF's home market declined by 6% to around €660 million. Sales in China fell by a further 7% to approximately €450 million, although the country remained the company's largest Asian market. TRUMPF CEO Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller described the higher order intake as an encouraging indicator for the new fiscal year. "While we must remain cautious, the developments of the past few months give us reason to believe that we've reached a slight economic turnaround in our business," she said. Machine tools, lasers and semiconductor business grow. According to TRUMPF, growth was recorded across its business segments, including machine tools, lasers and electronics. Its EUV activities with ASML also benefited from significantly stronger semiconductor demand. Leibinger-Kammüller highlighted the return of the US as the company's largest market as evidence of stronger momentum in international markets. TRUMPF also reported progress in development projects, including laser-based drone defence technology. The company employed 16,960 people worldwide at the end of June, including around 8,200 in Germany and approximately 5,350 at its Ditzingen headquarters. This compares with 18,303 employees at the end of the previous fiscal year. TRUMPF is scheduled to publish its final 2025/26 financial results, including earnings figures, on October 15. Source and Photo: Trumpf
Strong US business ends the Trumpf crisis. The laser specialist compensates for weaknesses in Germany and China with its US business. The Trumpf CEO speaks of a trend reversal. This is also ensured by a unique monopoly position. July 22, 2026 - 2:38 PM Trumpf CEO Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller: Business is going better than expected. Photo: Trumpf Stuttgart. Trumpf is stabilizing after three years of declining orders. In the past two years, sales also fell. Now, according to a statement, the company's leadership sees "signs of recovery". According to preliminary figures, the family-owned company achieved sales of just over the previous year's level of 4.34 billion euros (previous year: 4.33) in the 2025/26 fiscal year (as of June 30, 2026). But it was the increase in orders from 4.2 to 4.5 billion euros that provided more optimism. Trumpf CEO Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller says: "With all due caution, based on the past months, we assume a slight cyclical trend reversal in our business." Despite difficult geopolitical conditions, Trumpf has succeeded in growing in all four business segments: machine tools, lasers, as well as electronics and chip technology. Trumpf's business is thus running better than expected. In its forecast last autumn, the company had assumed stagnating to slightly rising orders and declining sales for the group. US business drives growth. Above all, Trumpf's US business has grown significantly, with an increase of 16 percent to around 760 million euros. In the previous year, the US business had collapsed by 16 percent.