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 and headquartered in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg, the company is a technology and market leader with 63 subsidiaries and affiliates as well as numerous agencies around the globe. SICK has more than 10,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of EUR 1.8 billion in the 2025 fiscal year.
Job Description
Thesis in Product Management: Vision Sensors

Summer Semester 2026 – limited to 3–6 months

 

YOUR TASKS:

  • Contribute to the strategic direction of the business unit as part of your thesis
  • Support the planning and implementation of marketing campaigns, working closely with Product Management, Marketing, and our international subsidiaries
  • Analyze market and product potential and independently develop concepts and recommendations for the future development of the Vision Sensors business
  • Support Product Management in day-to-day operations and take ownership of selected tasks and projects

 

YOUR PROFILE:

  • Studying Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Product Management, or a comparable degree program
  • Interest in technical products, market trends, and strategic product management
  • Analytical and structured approach to work, with the ability to independently address complex issues and develop well-founded recommendations
  • Initiative, independence, and excellent communication skills
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills
Information at a Glance
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Posting Start Date:  10/12/26
Requisition-ID:  38253
Posting Job Location:  Waldkirch (near Freiburg)
Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time
Contract Type: 

Contact: Sarah Disch

At SICK, we value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people. This enriches us as an organization. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect and stand firmly against any form of discrimination.