SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company with headquarters in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With 63 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. SICK has more than 10,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of EUR 2.1 billion in the 2024 fiscal year.

Job Description
Dual study programme 2025: Computer Science - Information Technology (B.Sc.)*

3-year dual study programme in computer science - information technology starting on 01.09.2025 at our Donaueschingen site in cooperation with the Karlsruhe Cooperative State University.

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: 

  • Diverse insights and collaboration in various departments, including Research & Development
  • Field of activity in the design and implementation of customised software solutions in a hardware-related environment
  • Activities include the application of industry protocols, design and implementation of sensor-based applications, conceptualisation of software architectures, hardware-related programming, application of modern test procedures 
  • The tools used include database systems, programming languages such as C++ and Python and the use of embedded systems 
  • Course content includes programming, mathematics, physics, theoretical computer science, computer engineering, data structures and algorithms as well as scientific work

 

WHAT YOU NEED: 

  • A-levels, specialised university entrance qualification, university of applied sciences entrance qualification (plus passed Delta exam at the DHBW) or comparable training
  • Strong interest in hardware-related programming and IoT 
  • Initial programming experience is an advantage
  • Good performance in technical subjects such as computer science, maths, physics and English 
  • Understanding of scientific and technical topics
  • Enthusiasm for innovation and interest in the technologies in our company 
  • Analytical and precise way of working
  • Ability to work in a team and willingness to take on responsibility
  • Good command of English
  • Good knowledge of German (language level C1), see admission requirements of the dual university
  • If you want to apply, please write in German

 

Information at a Glance
Requisition-ID:  35943
Posting Job Location:  Donaueschingen
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time

Contact: Sandra Winterhalter

At SICK, we see people, not gender. 
We put great emphasis on diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in categories such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.