Contact

Trainee Software Development (w/​m/​d) - Engineering Applications

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

Type of contract:Full-time, Limited
Experience level:Graduate Trainee Program
Remote work:No specification
Job field:Production & Manufacturing
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/03/12
Job number:DE_801006_IC-ROE00487
Share job:

Your responsibilities

The Technical Calculation department at the Lippstadt site develops advanced calculation methods and software used by design engineers across our global business unit for largediameter bearing design. To further strengthen and expand this expertise, we are seeking a dedicated trainee who will actively contribute to the enhancement of our design processes. During your 12month, individually tailored trainee program, you will gain a solid introduction to this diverse and innovative field. From day one, you will take on growing responsibility, shape your working environment, and contribute your own ideas to real projects.

  • You will familiarize yourself in detail with the implementation and structure of existing inhouse software tools.
  • You will contribute to the conceptual development and software implementation of methods for load processing and fatigue analysis for various applications of our largediameter bearings.
  • Independent programming, extension, and maintenance of relevant calculation and design tools will be at the core of your responsibilities.
  • Additionally, documentation, conducting training sessions, and providing support for users across the entire business unit will be part of your tasks.
  • You will also assist in carrying out and coordinating calculation projects with colleagues throughout the global corporate network.

Your profile

  • You have completed a university degree in Computer Science, an Engineering discipline, or a closely related technical field.
  • You have excellent programming skills in C++,C# as well as experience with MATLAB.
  • Experience working across language boundaries, e.g. interfacing C++/C# with MATLAB, integrating compiled code or building crosslanguage toolchains.
  • Ability to translate engineering requirements into robust, maintainable software architectures.
  • Ideally, initial experience in the areas of load processing (signal preparation, Rainflow Counting) and fatigue analysis (FKM Guideline, VDI 2230).
  • Very good German and English language skills complete your profile.

Your benefits

With us, you’ll have the freedom to expand your horizons:

  • A comprehensive trainee program, including seminar series and networking activities
  • Flexible working hours
  • Competitive compensation
  • An excellent opportunity for long-term employment with us
  • Personalized development opportunities
  • Excellent company pension scheme
  • Highest standards of occupational safety and health

Contact

thyssenkrupp rothe erde Germany GmbH
HR Development
Heiko Langscheid
Telefon: +49 231 186 2611

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 regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion or belief, disability, age, as well as 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.

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!

Join the #GENERATIONTK

Move things forward with us - as colleagues and above all as a team.
Because together we dare to do something new and take things into our own hands.

Similar Jobs

More information