Internship at the DHL IoT Center of Excellence with a focus on IoT prototype development

JOIN OUR TEAM IN BONN—STARTING JANUARY 1, 2027, OR AS AGREED, FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS

Internship at the DHL IOT Center of Excellence with a focus on IOT prototype development (embedded design) 

YOU KNOW A LOT AND WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? 

WE HAVE THE LEEWAY FOR DESIGNERS. 

DHL's IoT Center of Excellence (CoE IoT) develops innovative IoT solutions to monitor and optimize our logistics processes. We work with state-of-the-art technologies and sensor technology to increase the efficiency and reliability of our global operations.

DHL Group is the world's leading postal and logistics service provider. As one of the world's largest employers in over 220 countries and territories, we look at the world with different eyes. With our network focused on service, quality and sustainability, we connect people all over the world and improve their quality of life. This applies not only to our customers, but also to every single member of our team. 

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to gain practical knowledge in the field of IoT. You will be accompanied and supported by our team, to learn about the following topics: 

Learning and training objectives as well as activities during your internship:

• Assistance in the technical creation of an IoT sensor prototype under the guidance of experienced colleagues
• Support in the development and testing of software for the control and communication of components
• Support in researching technical issues and conducting practical tests
• Collaborate with the IoT team to learn about agile ways of working and project processes 

What we offer

• The opportunity to gain insights into a real innovation project and learn in a practical way
• Technical support and regular feedback from experienced IoT experts
• Insights into the IoT strategy of a global logistics company
• Take the opportunity to actively put the knowledge you have learned into practice. We offer you a dynamic, collegial and international environment, flexible and modern working in a team as well as appropriate remuneration. Mobile working is possible by arrangement. 

Your profile

• Compulsory internship/voluntary internship in the Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or comparable courses of study (enrollment required)
• Basic knowledge of embedded systems, sensor technology, microcontroller programming
• Experience with Linux, C/C++ or similar languages
• Knowledge of communication protocols
• Ideally experience in Raspberry Pi, Arduino or similar platforms
• Independent way of working and enjoyment of experimentation 

Your contact

Axel Wiebracht ([email protected]) will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the internship. Applications will not be accepted or answered by e-mail. We ask you to submit them exclusively via the DHL Group portal.

Please indicate in your application whether it is a voluntary internship or a mandatory internship.

Interested?

Then apply now with your complete documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, certificate of enrolment – references from professors are an advantage) via the "Apply" button.

Please note that incomplete applications can only be processed with a time delay.

The next career step after the internship for Bachelor's and/or Master's graduates could be our trainee programs GROW or LEAD. If you have any questions about this, please send us an e-mail to [email protected]. 

We look forward to receiving your complete application. 

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