Estimated take-home
Monthly net after taxes & social security
€830 – €1,650/mo
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Job description
Henkel published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Description provided by Henkel
What you´ll do
- Design and develop a concept for Large Language Models (LLMs)-generated reports based on patent data tailored to diverse business functions, such as R&D, sales and marketing
- Evaluate and benchmark various large language models to identify the best fit for specific use cases
- Apply and refine prompt engineering techniques to enhance output quality, relevance and reliability
- Create a best practices guide to support internal teams in leveraging LLMs effectively and responsibly
- Student who has successfully passed the first semesters in a relevant field, such as engineering, computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or a STEM field
- Initial exposure to Intellectual Property (IP) topics, particularly patents, is a plus
- Fluent English language skills, German language is a plus
- Solid understanding of AI and machine learning, particularly LLMs (e.g., familiarity with tools like ChatGPT and similar LLMs)
- Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy and technical relevance
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to summarize technical information clearly and concisely
- Availability for a full-time internship at our headquarters in Düsseldorf, starting July 2026 for a duration of six months, ideally
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Attractive Remuneration
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
- Global Experience
- Interns Community
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
Working student essentials
What this Tech internship in Düsseldorf means for you — pay rules, social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
Studying in Germany
