Working Student Product Development Engineer (m/f/d)
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Job description
IFCO SYSTEMS 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 Munich, Germany.
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Description provided by IFCO SYSTEMS
We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.
„The future is circular“
Key responsibilities:
- Product Development Support – Support the product development team with data collection, structured analysis, and clear reporting throughout the development lifecycle.
- CAD & Design Assistance – Assist with product design activities using CAD tools under guidance, contributing to the development of functional and efficient solutions.
- Technical Documentation – Help prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Prototyping & Testing – Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities in close collaboration with engineering and development teams.
- Design Improvement Initiatives – Contribute to design improvement and optimization initiatives to enhance product quality, performance, and usability.
- Performance & Test Monitoring – Assist in monitoring product performance and test results, ensuring structured documentation of findings.
- Engineering Data Management – Maintain and update engineering databases and development documentation to ensure data accuracy and availability.
- Team Collaboration & Support – Participate in team meetings and problem‑solving activities while providing administrative and technical support to the product development team.
- Educational Background – Enrolled student in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, with ongoing academic focus on engineering fundamentals.
- CAD & Simulation Exposure – Initial hands‑on experience with CAD and simulation tools such as SolidWorks, NX, ANSYS, or Moldflow, gained through studies, projects, or internships.
- Interest in Product Development – Strong interest in engineering and product development, with motivation to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical environment.
- Structured Working Style – Well‑organized, reliable, and detail‑oriented approach, with the ability to manage tasks alongside academic commitments.
- Analytical Thinking – Good analytical and problem‑solving skills, with enthusiasm for understanding technical challenges and data‑driven insights.
- Digital & Office Skills – Confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; basic exposure to dashboards or data visualization is an advantage.
- Communication & Teamwork – Clear communication skills and openness to collaborate within an international, cross‑functional team environment.
- Language Skills – Good written and spoken English and German skills for a daily collaboration.
- Make a difference where it matters – Play a key role in a sustainable and future-proof industry.
- A culture of appreciation and respect – Join an international team where collaboration thrives.
- Flat hierarchies, fast decisions – Your ideas matter and drive real change.
- Delicious & healthy meals – Weekly changing menus from our online canteen Bella & Bona, subsidized by IFCO.
- Unlimited learning opportunities – Access to unlimited LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern office – open office spaces, modern and digital devices.
- Boost your energy – Free beverages and a modern fitness centre to keep you going.
- Car parking and seamless transport connections – Enjoy underground parking and a train station (S7) right next to our door.
We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Working student essentials
What this Engineering working student role in Munich means for you — the weekly-hours rules, social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
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.
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