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Working student (m/​f/​d) – Bearing Ring Creeping Investigation in Wind Turbines

Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — thyssenkrupp rothe erde Germany GmbH

Type of contract:Part-time, Limited
Experience level:Student job
Remote work:No specification
Job field:Engineering & Science
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/04/07
Job number:DE_801006_IC-ROE00492
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Your responsibilities

As a working student (m/f/d), you will support our Technical Calculation department at the earliest possible start date, working 14 hours per week (preferably on two fixed weekdays). In this role, you can expect the following tasks in particular:

  • You will familiarize yourself with the existing computational and analytical workflows used to investigate bearing ring creeping in windturbine drivetrain applications.
  • You will support the development and refinement of models and evaluation methods to analyze ringcreeping mechanisms, influencing factors, and operational load scenarios.
  • You will run parametric and variation studies to identify key drivers of creeping in the drivetrain.
  • You will contribute actively to technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, and concept development related to creeping phenomena in the drivetrain.
  • You will help validate simulation results against analytical calculations or measurement data.
  • You will support the documentation of simulation processes, model descriptions, and results, and assist with additional administrative tasks.

Your profile

  • You are enrolled in a Master’s program in mechanical engineering, renewable energy engineering, physics, or a comparable technical field.
  • You are looking for a workingstudent position that can transition into or directly support your Master’s thesis, preferably in the areas of bearing dynamics, drivetrain analysis, or creeping phenomena.
  • You are comfortable designing structured parametric studies and approaching technical problems systematically.
  • You have initial experience with simulation or modelling tools (e.g. ANSYS), or you are motivated to learn them quickly.
  • You have basic programming knowledge (preferably MATLAB) and enjoy applying it to engineering problems.
  • You work independently, analytically, and in a structured manner.
  • You are motivated to present your results clearly, both in written form and in discussions with the team.
  • Businessfluent German and very good English language skills complete your profile.

Your benefits

  • Flexible working hours through a flexitime system
  • Attractive remuneration including special payments
  • Long-term collaboration intended (ideally at least 1 year)
  • Responsible tasks to support your individual professional development
  • Highest standards for occupational safety and health
  • Subsidised canteen and free water dispensers
  • Excellent public transport connections

Contact

thyssenkrupp rothe erde Germany GmbH
HR Lippstadt
Kerstin Schulte
Phone: +49 2941 741 3594

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 rothe erde is the world’s leading manufacturer of large-diameter bearings and one of the largest producers of seamless rolled rings, which are used in a wide range of industries. Every month, more than 6,000 employees process 15,000 tons of steel into customized solutions. In close collaboration with our customers, we develop products that are unique in terms of design, material quality, and performance. Join us in keeping the world turning everywhere.

The Technical Calculation department at the Lippstadt site develops highly specialized calculation methods and software, which are used by the design engineers of our globally positioned business unit for the design of large-diameter bearings. To strengthen this expertise and further expand it in the future, we are looking for a competent and committed working student who will actively contribute to the development of our design processes. Would you like to become part of our interdisciplinary, motivated team?

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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