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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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Students welcome!

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

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Jobs at KOSTAL for students. Study with our company!

At your university or university of applied sciences, you will mainly learn about the theoretical side of your chosen career. With us you can add a practical element to your knowledge. We would be happy to help you successfully complete your studies.

Whether you are looking for a student traineeship or holiday job – as a student, your time at KOSTAL is guaranteed to be highly varied

Our family-owned company is one of the best places in the world for anyone studying electronic and mechatronic products in important future fields. Get a taste of our culture of innovation and discover that, even as a student, you can get heavily involved.

Work experience

Are you interested in work experience at KOSTAL? Then get in touch today and take a look behind the scenes of a global company. If you can't find any work experience offers at the moment, feel free to send us a speculative application.

Internships

Training placement

The smartest students earn cash in companies where they can use what they have already learnt, gain practical experience and tackle challenging work. At KOSTAL, this is possible. And you may even find your dream job too.

Working student

Dissertation

Are you looking for a company to help with your diploma, Bachelor's or Master's dissertation? Have you considered KOSTAL? As an innovative and global company, we offer exciting work and the opportunity for personal development from the outset.

Dissertation

Holiday job

Your 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 studying and discovering the exciting world of electronics and mechatronics.

Holiday jobs

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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.

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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
26.04.2023	Karrieretag FH Südwestfalen	Campus Soest	Learn more
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

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.