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Your career at KOSTAL starts here

Our family-owned company is at home all over the world. We are based in 46 locations around the globe. This global presence opens up new prospects for you and allows you to look beyond traditional boundaries – for instance in the USA, China, Ireland or Brazil.

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  2023
  
  2022

School leavers welcome!

Shaping the future together: Innovations for mobility, energy efficiency, industrial solutions

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Jobs at KOSTAL for school leavers. Goodbye school – hello career!

You've finished your school education and now you want to take your first step into your future career. What course do you want to set for your future? We are an independent, global family-owned company with a history going back over 100 years.

A passion for technology is in our family's DNA – start your working life at KOSTAL

KOSTAL is a big family, and we always welcome new members. In which of our numerous traineeships and courses would you like to start your career: mechatronics, business administration or electronics? KOSTAL offers all this and more.

2024 traineeships at KOSTAL

Electronic technician (open to all genders), devices and systems
Industrie Elektrik, Hagen
Warehouse logistics specialist (open to all genders)
Kontakt Systeme, Lüdenscheid
Industrial mechanic (open to all genders)
SOMA-Prüftechnik, Schalksmühle
Stamping and shaping mechanic (open to all genders)
Kontakt Systeme, Lüdenscheid
Tool mechanic (open to all genders), stamping technology
Kontakt Systeme, Lüdenscheid

2024 dual study courses at KOSTAL

Dual study in electrical engineering (B. Eng.)
including apprenticeship as an electronic technician (open to all genders), devices and systems
Automobil Elektrik, Dortmund & Industrie Elektrik, Hagen
Dual study in electrical engineering (B. Eng.)
including apprenticeship as an electronic technician (open to all genders), information and systems technology
Automobil Elektrik, Dortmund; Industrie Elektrik, Hagen & SOMA-Prüftechnik, Schalksmühle
Dual study in electrical engineering (B. Eng.)
including apprenticeship as an IT-Specialist (open to all genders), application development
SOMA-Prüftechnik, Schalksmühle
Dual study in plastics engineering (B. Eng.)
including apprenticeship as an process engineer (open to all genders), rubber and polymer technology
Kontakt Systeme, Lüdenscheid

Training

We offer training with a practical focus that allows you to put your personal strengths to good use. You can start your training in a technical or commercial specialisation. You will get to know fascinating areas and you'll be given the chance to work on projects independently.

Apprenticeships

Dual study

Combine the benefits of training and academic qualification with a dual study. We will help you to complete both vocational training and an academic qualification in no time while gaining practical experience. Exciting projects in Germany and abroad are just around the corner.

Dual study

Holiday job

Are you young, but at least 18, and do you need to earn some money? A holiday job at KOSTAL provides that and more! We offer the opportunity to earn money while you are still at school and discovering the exciting world of electronics and mechatronics.

Holiday jobs

Work experience

Would you like to get a taste of a job you are interested in while you are still at school? By doing work experience with us, you can gain a valuable and fascinating insight into the world of work. You can apply online with a speculative application.

Internships

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Frequently asked questions

We are often asked questions that we are happy to answer for you right now. If you can't find the answer to your question, please do get in touch with us at any time.

Are all the job advertisements up to date?

We try to keep our appointments section up to date. However, although we ask you to enter your details online, your application is not processed by a computer but the responsible HR officer.
How can I be notified when new jobs are advertised?

If you wish, you can set up a jobs subscription. Simply enter your search criteria and then you will receive a notification by e-mail as soon as a new vacancy is advertised online. Notifications will only be sent to you if the job matches your profile.
I'm interested in more than one job – do I have to apply for each one separately?

You only need to register with our system once, but you are required to upload all the relevant documents for each job you are interested in.
Can I apply if I have previously applied unsuccessfully to KOSTAL?

You can apply at any time, even if you were unsuccessful in a previous application process.
What documents should I include with my application?
All applications should include

CV

Covering letter

Other relevant documents

School leavers: Training & Work experience

Last school report / school leaving certificate

Temporary holiday jobs

Evidence of enrolment/matriculation

Students: Work experience, dissertation & Training placements

Employment reference

Summary of grades

Other relevant documents (e.g. certificates, etc.)

Young professionals & Professionals

Relevant documents (highest qualification, employment references, etc.)
What do I need to note when uploading my application?

Files should be uploaded in pdf format. The maximum permitted file size is 10 MB.
How can I withdraw my application?

You can withdraw your application by clicking on the waste basket icon after the relevant application in the list of submitted applications.
Can I apply through a channel other than the online portal?

Please only send us your application through the online portal.

Contacts

Upcoming events

It's important to KOSTAL to make personal contact with you as an applicant. That's why we take so many opportunities to meet you and get to know you. At recruitment fairs, trade fairs and other events.

Date	Event	Location	Information
09.05.2023	ITS Connect Ruhr Universität	Bochum	Learn more
10.05.2023	Karrieretag FH Gelsenkirchen	Gelsenkirchen	Learn more
06.06.2023	Karriereperspektiven für IngenieurInnen	Universität Duisburg-Essen	Learn more
05.07.2023	Reality	TU Dortmund	Learn more
01.09.2023	VDI Recruiting Tag	Westfalenhallen Dortmund	Learn more
05. - 08.09.2023	IAA Mobility	München	Learn more
28.09.2023	CrossIng	Ruhr Universität Bochum	Learn more
07.11.2023	Bonding	Aachen	Learn more

KOSTAL – the company

We are KOSTAL Group, a global, independent family-owned company based in Germany which develops and manufactures technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products.