Working Student (all genders welcome) - Development and Testing of technologies for Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE).

Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — thyssenkrupp nucera AG Co KGaA


Type of contract:Part-time, Limited
Experience level:Student job
Remote work:Hybrid
Job field:Engineering & Science
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/10/28
Job number:WW_DT_nucera00681
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Your responsibilities

As a working student, you will actively support the development and testing of technologies for Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE). You will take ownership of experimental activities while gaining hands-on experience in an industrial R&D environment.

Planning, Execution & Evaluation of Experiments

  • Independently plan and prepare experimental campaigns based on defined technical objectives.
  • Conduct experiments and ensure structured data acquisition.
  • Analyze, visualize, and interpret experimental results using tools such as Python

Optimization of Experimental Setups

  • Improve existing test setups with respect to functionalit and measurement quality.
  • Support the integration and testing of sensors, measurement equipment, and components.
  • Contribute ideas for new experiments and improved testing methods.

Hands-on Technical Support

  • Support practical activities related to the preparation, modification, and operation of experimental setups.
  • Work closely with engineers and technicians on day-to-day experimental and development activities.

Your profile

We are looking for a motivated working student with the following qualifications:

  • Currently studying mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering or a related technical field.
  • Strong interest in experimental work, electrolysis, and hydrogen technologies.
  • Enjoys combining analytical engineering work with practical, hands-on activities.
  • Ability to independently plan, conduct, and evaluate experiments in a structured manner.
  • Basic experience with data analysis and programming, e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar tools, is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a technical team.
  • Good communication skills in German and/or English.

Your benefits

As a working student, you benefit from many advantages that not only make your day-to-day work easier, but also promote your personal and professional development. Our benefits include:

  • Flexible working hours:
    • We offer flexible working hours, individual home office options and flexitime accounts
  • Hybrid working:
    • Depending on the project, you can work in the office or from home
  • Personal and professional development:
    • Support and targeted coaching from experienced colleagues and superiors
    • Flat hierarchies enable a high level of personal development
  • Insights into exciting projects:
    • Work on real projects that create real added value and take on responsibility right from the start
  • Networking opportunities:
    • Make valuable contacts with colleagues and managers
  • Career opportunities:
    • Possibility of being taken on as a working student or a permanent position after the internship
  • Modern workplace:
    • Workplace with the latest technology in a new office building
    • Access to the nu | lounge with games console, table football, massage chairs, etc.
  • If that’s not enough for you: by working on green hydrogen technologies, we are ensuring clean energy for the future. Be a part of it: new era is you.

Contact

Svea Brühl


nca-de-recruiting@thyssenkrupp-nucera.com

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

Company

thyssenkrupp nucera offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants. The company has extensive in-depth knowledge in the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrochemical plants and a strong track record of more than 600 projects with a total rating of over 10 gigawatts already successfully installed. With its water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen, the company offers an innovative solution on an industrial scale for green value chains and an industry fueled by clean energy – a major step towards a climate-neutrality.
www.thyssenkrupp-nucera.com

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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