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 2026: Computer Science - Computer Science (B.Sc.)* Lörrach

3-year dual study programme in Computer Science - Information Technology starting on 01.09.2026 at our Waldkirch site in cooperation with the Lörrach Cooperative State University.
 
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: 

  • Diverse insights and collaboration in various departments, including Information Technology and Research & Development 
  • Field of activity in the design and implementation of customised software solutions
  • Assignments related to the professional software development of client and server applications 
  • Activities include working on the development of complex software systems, managing and setting up networks and network infrastructure, designing and administering databases, carrying out implementations of modern software test procedures.
  • The tools used include database systems, programming languages such as Java or Python and the creation of graphical user interfaces and web-based applications 
  • Course content includes software engineering, databases and data structures, business administration, maths and scientific work
  • In-depth study content: Project management, algorithms, IT infrastructure, big data, data science, software development, databases
  • Study specialisations: Software engineering, IT operations / IT security, IoT/hardware-related programming

 
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 developing apps and software applications
  • Initial programming experience is an advantage 
  • Good performance in technical subjects such as computer science, maths and English 
  • Logical thinking and interest in complex 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
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Requisition-ID:  37033
Posting Job Location:  Waldkirch (bei Freiburg)
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time

Contact: Sandra Winterhalter

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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.