Apply as a school leaver at KOSTAL
School leavers welcome!

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

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.

2025 traineeships at KOSTAL

  • Electronic technician (open to all genders)
    Kontakt Systeme, Lüdenscheid
  • Warehouse logistics specialist (open to all genders)
    Kontakt Systeme, Lüdenscheid
  • Industrial mechanic (open to all genders)
    SOMA-Prüftechnik, Schalksmühle
  • Mechatronic technician (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

2025 dual study courses at KOSTAL

  • Dual study in electrical engineering (B. Eng.)
    including apprenticeship as an electronic technician (open to all genders)
    Automobil Elektrik, Dortmund & Industrie Elektrik, Hagen
  • Dual study in electrical engineering (B. Eng.)
    including apprenticeship as an IT-Specialist (open to all genders)

    SOMA-Prüftechnik, Schalksmühle
  • Dual study in plastics engineering (B. Eng.)
    including apprenticeship as a Tool mechanic (open to all genders)
    Kontakt Systeme, Lüdenscheid
  • Dual study in mechanical engineering (B. Eng.)
    including apprenticeship as an Industrial mechanic (open to all genders)

    SOMA-Prüftechnik, Schalksmühle
  • Dual study in mechanical engineering (B. Eng.)
    including apprenticeship as an Mechatronic technician (open to all genders)

    Kontakt Systeme, Lüdenscheid & SOMA-Prüftechnik, Schalksmühle
Apprenticeships at KOSTAL
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.

Composite studies at KOSTAL
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.

Holiday jobs at KOSTAL
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.

Internship at KOSTAL
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.

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.