IT Support Intern
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Job description
Johnson Electric 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 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Description provided by Johnson Electric
Come Innovate Motion with Us
We are looking for a motivated IT Support Intern to join our team and provide technical support to end users in a dynamic, multinational environment. This role offers hands-on experience in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, preparing IT equipment. The intern will collaborate closely with experienced IT professionals across various functions, in international environment, gaining experience in infrastructure, network, and security topics.
This is a part-time, student-friendly position requiring on-site presence one day per week, in duration of at least one year, offering an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills, build professional experience, and grow within a global manufacturing company.
Your responsibilities will be to:
- Provide first-level support to end users for IT-related issues
- Diagnose and resolve basic hardware and software problems
- Install, configure, and prepare computers and peripheral devices
- Handle and process support tickets in the company’s ticketing system
- Collaborate with other IT departments (e.g., Network, Infrastructure, Security) to resolve more complex incidents
- Assist with ongoing IT projects (e.g., system updates, hardware replacements)
Our Requirements:
- Active student status in Computer Science or a related field (preferred but not mandatory)
- Basic knowledge of Windows 10 and Windows 11 environments
- Ability to install and configure computers and software
- General understanding of computer networking (LAN, WLAN, TCP/IP basics)
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills and user-oriented approach
- Proficiency in English sufficient for communication with users and the IT team
What do we offer:
- Practical experience in a modern IT environment within a global company
- Attractive experience in a manufacturing environment to develop a future in a Multinational Operations company
- Opportunities to develop technical and professional skills
- Support from experienced IT specialists
- Flexible working hours suitable for combining work with studies
Working student essentials
What this Tech internship in Stuttgart 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.
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