Internship
Application Development Apprentice
LEONI
5,001-10,000 employees
Global supplier of automotive wiring systems
No salary listed
Kitzingen, Germany
In Person
 Software Engineering |
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- Mittlere Reife, Fachabitur, or Abitur.
- Affinity for IT systems; initial programming knowledge is advantageous.
- Good written and spoken German and English language skills.
- Support the design and implementation of customer-specific software applications.
- Support software upgrades.
- Perform system tests, including the associated documentation, and identify optimization opportunities.
- Develop subject-matter knowledge in programming interface applications and using software development tools.
- Participate in the company's junior company and other New Talents projects.
- Analytical thinking, flexibility in developing solutions, and the ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Enjoyment of exchanging ideas with other departments and cultures.
Leoni is a global supplier of electrical wiring systems and cables for the automotive industry. It designs, manufactures, and supplies wiring harnesses and cable assemblies that connect electrical components in vehicles, providing power and data transmission throughout a vehicle. The product work involves integrated harnesses, connectors, protective insulation, and module assemblies produced at scale in factories around the world to meet automotive OEM specifications. Compared with competitors, Leoni leverages a long history dating back to 1917, a broad international footprint, and deep experience as a dedicated automotive wiring systems partner, enabling large-scale production, consistent quality, and strong OEM relationships. Its goal is to support the evolving needs of the automotive sector by delivering reliable, high-quality wiring solutions and expanding its global manufacturing capabilities to power modern and future vehicle technologies.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nuremberg, Germany
Founded
1917
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 Morocco expansion adds capacity and 90 jobs, scaling to 200.
- Luxshare completed majority ownership in July 2025, then raised stake to 74.9%.
- LEONI says restructuring remains on track and overhead costs are down 20 percent.
What critics are saying
- LEONI cuts up to 700 jobs in Arad, Beiuș, and Marghita during 2026.
- Marghita closes in first-half 2026 because LEONI lacks new projects.
- Global automotive order weakness and cost pressure threaten the WSD turnaround through 2026.
What makes LEONI unique
- Luxshare owns 74.9% since April 30, 2026, backing LEONI's turnaround.
- LEONI LCS expands Moroccan manufacturing with Kenitra groundbreaking and Bouskoura expansion in 2026.
- The company supplies wiring systems and automotive cables for ADAS and next-generation vehicles.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Performance Bonus
Company News
Luxshare Precision announced the acquisition of Germany's Leoni AG and its subsidiary Leoni Kabel GmbH for €525 million (approx. ¥4.1 billion). Luxshare will acquire 50.1% of Leoni AG and 100% of Leoni Kabel GmbH. The acquisition aims to combine Luxshare's R&D and manufacturing capabilities with Leoni's global resources. Despite Leoni's recent financial struggles, the acquisition is expected to enhance Luxshare's global automotive wiring harness market presence.
Summary: 36Kr reports that Luxshare Precision plans to acquire a 50.1% stake in Leoni AG and 100% of its subsidiary Leoni Kabel GmbH. Post-transaction, Luxshare will hold the Leoni AG stake through Singapore Luxshare, while Hong Kong Luxshare and its subsidiary Huiju Technology will jointly hold Leoni Kabel GmbH through Singapore Huiju.