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
Mandatory internship in the field of manufacturing engineering

Winter Semester 2026/27 – Fixed term of 3–6 months

 

YOUR TASKS:

  • Actively participate in improvement projects, e.g., the introduction of matrix production, and take responsibility for subprojects in Lean Production.
  • Develop creative solutions to increase productivity and quality.
  • Support the introduction of new products, e.g., by designing workstations, tools, and manufacturing processes.
  • Plan layouts using modern layout software and implement them practically on the shop floor.

 

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Enrolled in a technical, business, or comparable field of study.
  • Ideally, some initial experience with Lean Production, layout systems, and SAP PP.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Enjoy hands-on work in production and demonstrate initiative.
  • Independent and structured working style.
  • Strong team and communication skills.
 
Information at a Glance
Requisition-ID:  37612
Posting Job Location:  Reute (near Freiburg)
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time

Contact: Sarah Disch

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.