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Working Student (m/f/x) – Automotive Application Engineering Europe

tesa2 hours agoWorking Student
€1,519/moHybridEnglish requiredGerman is a plus (not required)EngineeringAutomotive Engineering

Estimated take-home

Monthly net after taxes & social security

€1,357/mo+

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Required skills

measurementlab trialscustomer project supportadhesive testingMS Officeprototypingtechnical documentation

Job description

tesa posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Hamburg: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.

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That's why a working student position at tesa is worth it:

Your benefits

  • You are a full-fledged member of the team, which shows you trust and appreciation
  • You will be given individual opportunities to shape and develop your career: We challenge and encourage you, coach you and give you feedback
  • You have the opportunity to write your thesis with us in addition to your time as a working student
  • You have the chance to be promoted in our tesa Talents program for further development prospects after your studies
  • You will work up to 18h/week and receive an attractive salary of 1.519€ / month
  • You work at the tesa campus and mobile with flexible working hours
  • You can train in the in-house gym on equipment or in courses for 4€ per month and take advantage of massages or physiotherapy
  • You can also expect a barista bar and our company restaurant with a wide variety of choices
  • You will receive a discounted travel allowance for the Hamburg public transport system
  • You will receive discounts on products from tesa, Beiersdorf, and many others


What you will do

Join our international team and work hands-on with adhesive solutions for the automotive industry. You will test real parts, collaborate with Sales, Product Development, and Leading OEMs/Tier-1s, and turn lab insights into practical, customer-ready solutions. Gain experience in both automotive and chemical industries, contribute to sustainable innovations, and learn in a global environment. If you love practical work and want to make an impact, this is your chance.

  • You prepare automotive parts and panels for adhesive tests
  • You run lab trials, measurements, and document the results
  • You turn findings into clear next steps with application engineer
  • You support customer projects on prototypes and test setups
  • You contribute to sustainability by testing lightweight and recyclable adhesive concepts


What you will need

  • You study a scientific/engineering subject such as technical engineering, chemi-cal engineering or other related studies
  • You have a hands-on mentality and enjoy practical lab work
  • You work independently, precisely, and reliably
  • You communicate clearly and collaborate well in diverse teams
  • You are proficient in MS Office
  • You are fluent in written and spoken English (Level B2 or higher), German language skills are a plus


What you can expect

tesa is one of the world's leading manufacturers of adhesive tape solutions, with a range of more than 7,000 products. With passion for technology, we drive innovation, reliability, and sustainability to shape a better future.

Our solutions make a difference in the work, products, and lives of our customers across a variety of industries, including Automotive, Electronics, and Home applications. With this, we address a broad segment of business customers, but also you as a private consumer.

You might be surprised to discover the many places where our adhesive solutions are at work, from the battery in your electric car, to the display of your mobile phone, and even in the elevator in your building. Wherever you look, you'll find tesa - holding the world together since more than 125 years.

Working student essentials

What this Engineering working student role in Hamburg means for you: the weekly-hours rules, the 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 rules

Social 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.

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International 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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