Careers

As a globally active automotive supplier, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in technical and commercial professions. We are a large company and yet our decision-making paths are short and everyone can make a positive contribution.

People with enthusiasm for the automotive industry wanted!

We are looking for you!

Do you have professional experience in our industry or a degree in business engineering, electrical engineering or a comparable qualification?
Are you a business professional or management expert? Do you have experience in the automotive industry or a desire to learn?
If you share our enthusiasm for automotive technology, then send us your application!
Of course, we adhere to the strict requirements of data protection with regard to your applicant details.

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What makes us different?

Our corporate culture was not created on paper. Over the decades, values have been established that account for our success and enjoyment of work:

 

  • We are dynamic because we constantly question and improve work processes, working conditions and environmental impact.
  • We are innovative because we are always looking for new solutions with inventive spirit and self-reflection.
  • We are globally networked and strong across our various locations.
  • We work in an interdisciplinary manner
  • We deal with each other openly and fairly.

At the same time, we demand a great deal of commitment. Automotive is a dynamic and highly competitive industry, and our success is no coincidence but the result of many joint efforts. If you want to make a difference, then you’ve come to the right place!

Further development and perspectives

Grow with us

Innovative spirit, know-how, the will towards perfection, continuous optimization – this is the breeding ground on which our company is successful and has been growing organically for years. IGB Automotive is a company with about 5000 employees and works worldwide for the top players in the automotive industry. Every milestone always opens up exciting development opportunities through new technologies, projects and products. Grow with us!

Training opportunities

Everyone at IGB Automotive has the opportunity to acquire new knowledge, expand personal skills and qualifications, become a specialist in their field or discover new areas of expertise.

To this end, we offer both internal workshops and training courses, as well as enable and encourage participation in external qualification programs.

Educational studies and management tasks

We support you in your professional and personal development and prepare you for management tasks, if you are interested and suitable. In addition to internal and external qualification offers, we will support you if you want to expand and deepen your know-how through courses, studies or other training.

Commitment pays off

We value your newly acquired knowledge. We match your new qualifications with new tasks, whether in special projects or extended areas of responsibility. Thanks to our size, internationality and interdisciplinary thinking, we offer a wide range of perspectives.

What we can offer for professionals

Make the most of your potential

The future of automotive: Are you attracted by the rapid development of mobility, comfort and smart technologies? Would you like to join a company that values your personal skills, expertise and professional experience?

We offer professionals an excellent working environment with many prospects. Your expertise is in demand both in our specialist departments and in custom projects and comprehensive development assignments. In a consulting or management role, you can drive new and challenging projects forward.

With us, you will work globally connected based on the latest technologies and with highly qualified teams. We naturally support your personal and professional development and offer you a wide range of opportunities for advancement and growth.

What we can offer for students

We bring you forward.

Are you studying automotive technology, electrical engineering, robotics – or a general technical course of study? Or have you decided to study in an area of engineering management?

Whether you are studying at university or college – we offer you an exciting work environment for internships, dual studies, bachelor theses or master theses. With us, you can gain insights into modern development, industrial production, automation and industrial manufacturing processes.

Internships – In the middle of it all!

We offer internships for students at our main location in Gruendau.
Is your course of study a good fit for us? We value the expertise you have from your studies and want to give you opportunities to expand it. That’s why we give you tasks to be responsible for and strive to integrate you as closely as possible into our work processes. Depending on the focus of your activities, you will also accompany us to customer meetings and appointments with suppliers.

Feel welcome in a terrific team! Please remember to apply in good time. You should allow for a lead time of around 3-4 months.

 

 

Requirements

You should have an interest in our products and in automotive technology in general. If possible, you should have already completed the first basic semesters of your studies.
You can also write to us if you have other experience, for example from a professional environment. We will be happy to explore together to see in which area we can offer an exciting internship.

Internships lasting several months enable you to work independently on projects after an initial orientation period.

 

 

Prerequisite: Suitable course of study, good grades

Duration of internship: By arrangement

Start of internship: By arrangement

Application documents: Cover letter, resumé or curriculum vitae (CV), references from the last two semesters

Contact person:

Cornelia Arend
Phone: +49 (0) 6051 / 826 – 202
E-mail:

From campus to practice

Practical knowledge is created when what has been learned and experienced are combined. A dual study program links theory and practice in an optimal way through the alternation of studies on a quarterly basis. The duration of studies is short and it prepares students very well for the start of their professional life.
Apply to us if you are aiming for one of these degrees (or comparable degree):

  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering

In our company you can contribute and supplement your knowledge. During your time with us, expert managers, supervisors and colleagues will be available to provide you with advice and support.

Good social benefits, a modern work time regulation and healthcare offers make I.G.Bauerhin an attractive employer.

Feel welcome in a great team!

 

Requirements: Interest in our products or automotive technology. High school diploma with good grades.

Application documents: Cover letter, resumé or curriculum vitae (CV), current references

Contact person:

Cornelia Arend
Phone: +49 (0) 6051 / 826 – 202
E-mail:

Tailwind for your final spurt

Successfully complete your studies in electronic technology, mechatronics or a comparable degree program with us!

While you work within our processes and teams, you will receive full support from us. Your own workstation or laptop, access to a wealth of knowledge, feedback and expert information, experienced contact persons – we will help you with the suitable infrastructure and share our know-how so that you can finish your studies with an outstanding thesis.

In our company you can contribute and supplement your knowledge. During your time with us, expert managers, supervisors and colleagues will be available to provide you with advice and support.

Good social benefits, a modern work time regulation and healthcare offers make I.G.Bauerhin an attractive employer.

Feel welcome in a great team!

 

Requirements: Interest in our products or automotive technology. Good results in your studies.

Application documents: Cover letter, resumé or curriculum vitae (CV), current semester results

Contact person:

Cornelia Arend
Phone: +49 (0) 6051 / 826 – 202
E-mail:

Apprenticeship training

Have come to stay

Why do apprentices like to stay with us? We believe it is our mixture of challenge and encouragement. We expect you to show initiative and interest during your training. We provide an excellent environment for this: you will have access to a comprehensive information package and in-house training opportunities. A training mentor is available to you as a confidant. We will also be happy to support you at any time with school-related questions. Following your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to expand your qualifications and take on more responsibility. Our apprenticeship professions at the Gruendau site are:

  • Industrial business management assistant m/f/d
  • IT specialist for system integration m/f/d
  • Warehouse logistics specialist m/f/d
  • Mechatronics technician m/f/d
  • Electronics technician for equipment and systems m/f/d
  • Electronics technician for operations technology m/f/d

Industrial business management assistant m/f/d

An extensive orientation plan ensures that you get to know the company and acquire all the knowledge and skills required for the job within the various departments, i.e. purchasing, sales, accounting, quality management, production planning/control, scheduling, logistics with customs and dispatch office.

This will give you a good overview of the departments and how they interact with each other. Step by step, you will be given the opportunity to take on tasks independently.

During the entire training period, the training manager, supervisors and colleagues, a training mentor and former trainees will be there to help and advise you.

In addition to the knowledge that you gain from experienced employees in the various departments, we offer company training through an external partner and get you and your trainee colleagues ready for the exam.

We provide all the materials you need for apprenticeship, from books to a trainee laptop.
Good social benefits, a modern work time regulation and healthcare offers make IGB Automotive an attractive employer.

 

Prerequisites:

  • Vocational diploma / high school diploma
  • Good performance in Math, German, English
  • Good PC skills
  • Interest in business and organizational matters
  • Willingness to learn, ability to work in a team and commitment

Training period: 3 years, a shorter period is possible with a good grade point average

Start of training: August / September

Contact person:

Cornelia Arend
Phone: +49 (0) 6051 / 826 – 202
E-mail:

IT Specialist for system integration

At the Gruendau site, you will get to know two IT departments – System Administration and Electronics Development.

As an IT administrator, you will provide support for employees via the IT user helpdesk, for example.

You will configure and install network components, software, PCs and servers and manage the internal and external network infrastructure. Other responsibilities include data backup, maintenance, trouble shooting, data recovery, user and authorization management, documentation, evaluations and much more. During your apprenticeship, you will also get to know the ERP area and the specialized IT of our Electronics Development department (EEW).

Since you will be working closely with our IT departments at our locations around the world, a good working knowledge of English is important.

You will get to know our IT departments and acquire all the knowledge and skills required for the job. During the entire apprenticeship period, you will have the support and advice from your training manager, supervisors and colleagues, a training mentor and former trainees. We will assist you in preparing for your exams.

We provide all the materials you need for apprenticeship, from books to a trainee laptop.
Good social benefits, a modern work time regulation and healthcare offers make IGB Automotive an attractive employer.

 

Prerequisites: Vocational diploma / high school diploma

Training period: 3 years, a shorter period is possible with a good grade point average

Start of training: August/September

Contact person:

Cornelia Arend
Phone: +49 (0) 6051 / 826 – 202
E-mail:

Warehouse logistics specialist m/f/d

How are goods always made available in the warehouse at the right time, in the right place and in the right quantity – worldwide for our customers and our plants?

In this apprenticeship program, you will get to know all of our warehouse areas: material and small parts warehouse, warehouse for raw materials, finished goods warehouse, as well as adjacent areas such as logistics with shipping office and customs office.

You will work with different teams on a rotating basis. An extensive orientation plan ensures that you get to know the company and acquire all the knowledge and skills needed for the job within the various departments.

During the entire apprenticeship period, you will have the support and advice from your training manager, supervisors and colleagues, a training mentor and former trainees.
We provide all the materials you need for apprenticeship, from books and work clothes to a trainee laptop.

Good social benefits, a modern work time regulation and healthcare offers make IGB Automotive an attractive employer.

 

Prerequisites:

  • Middle school graduation
  • Good performance in Math, German, English
  • Willingness to learn, ability to work in a team, commitment
  • Attentiveness, flexibility and initiative

Training period: 3 years, a shorter period is possible with a good grade point average

Start of training: August/September

Contact person:

Cornelia Arend
Phone: +49 (0) 6051 / 826 – 202
E-mail:

Electronics technician for equipment and systems m/f/d

How are control and test devices developed and tests carried out? How are layouts and documentation for devices and systems created and built? What is important in quality assurance? How are operating systems installed and programs configured for production tasks?

During this apprenticeship, you will acquire all the knowledge and skills required for the job within the department.

Throughout the entire apprenticeship period, you will have the support and advice from your training manager, supervisors and colleagues, a training mentor and former trainees.

Learning by doing is very important in our technical apprenticeships. You will work primarily in the area of control unit development (for motor vehicles), in the electronics laboratory and in prototype construction. Step by step, you will learn to take on tasks independently.

To help you prepare for your exams, we will enable you to spend time at a partner company. There you will have the opportunity to deepen specific practical and exam-relevant knowledge.

We provide all the materials you need for apprenticeship, from books to a trainee laptop.

Good social benefits, a modern work time regulation and healthcare offers make IGB Automotive an attractive employer.

 

Prerequisites:

  • Middle school graduation
  • Technical understanding and manual skills
  • Willingness to learn, ability to work in a team, commitment
  • Attentiveness, flexibility and initiative

Training period: 3,5 years

Start of training: August/September

Contact person:

Cornelia Arend
Phone: +49 (0) 6051 / 826 – 202
E-mail:

Electronics technician for operations technology m/f/d

How do electrical and electronic systems remain safe and in good working order? How is the energy supply for our production facilities and systems secured so that they cannot fail? How does the control and programming of a machine work?

During this apprenticeship, you will acquire all the knowledge and skills required for the job within the department.

Throughout the entire apprenticeship period, you will have the support and advice from your training manager, supervisors and colleagues, a training mentor and former trainees.
Learning by doing is very important in our technical apprenticeships. You will be involved in the start-up of systems, the maintenance of energy technology systems and the assembly, wiring and installation of our production systems. Step by step, you will learn to take on tasks independently.

To help you prepare for your exams, we will enable you to spend time at a partner company. There you will have the opportunity to deepen specific practical and exam-relevant knowledge.

We provide all the materials you need for apprenticeship, from books to work clothes and tools to a trainee laptop.

Good social benefits, a modern work time regulation and healthcare offers make IGB Automotive an attractive employer.

 

Prerequisites:

  • Middle school graduation
  • Technical understanding and manual skills
  • Willingness to learn, ability to work in a team, commitment
  • Attentiveness, flexibility and initiativengagement

Training period: 3,5 years

Start of training: August/September

Contact person:

Cornelia Arend
Phone: +49 (0) 6051 / 826 – 202
E-mail:

Mechatronics technician m/f/d

What is automation? How are production machines developed, assembled or adapted? How do electrical units become assemblies and what functions can they perform? How do you process mechanical components and program controls? How does the interaction with pneumatics or hydraulics work?

During this apprenticeship, you will acquire all the knowledge and skills required for the job within the department.

Throughout the entire apprenticeship period, you will have the support and advice from your training manager, supervisors and colleagues, a training mentor and former trainees.

Learning by doing is very important in our technical apprenticeships. You will work on the development, assembly and start-up of production machines used at our international locations. Step by step, you will learn to take on tasks independently.

To help you prepare for your exams, we will enable you to spend time at a partner company. There you will have the opportunity to deepen specific practical and exam-relevant knowledge.

We provide all the materials you need for apprenticeship, from books to work clothes and tools to a trainee laptop.

Good social benefits, a modern work time regulation and healthcare offers make IGB Automotive an attractive employer.

Prerequisites:

  • Middle school graduation
  • Technical understanding and manual skills
  • Willingness to learn, ability to work in a team, commitment
  • Attentiveness, flexibility and initiative

Training period: 3,5 years

Start of training: August/September

Contact person:

Cornelia Arend
Phone: +49 (0) 6051 / 826 – 202
E-mail:

Apprenticeship finished – what’s next?

Many people ask us: What happens next? Will we be hired? What development opportunities do we have?

  • We have been training apprentices for many years and have taken on almost all of our trainees. The prerequisites are, of course, a satisfactory examination and a good evaluation from the various departments.
  • Every employee has the opportunity to develop further through training courses. We offer internal and external training courses.
  • If suitable, we will gladly support a later course of study, as well as, for example, further training as a technician.
  • At I.G.Bauerhin, employees can make a difference! We frequently offer chances to work on special projects in which processes and projects are optimized, innovations are launched and internal knowledge transfer (Wiki, website, manuals) is expanded.
  • Good ideas are rewarded – regardless of age and professional experience. We have a very active ideas management system and award prizes for good suggestions every year.
  • There are no rigid career paths here. We evolve dynamically and think beyond the boundaries of the various departments. If you keep your eyes open and show interest in our business, there are many paths open to you for a diverse professional life.

Practical work placements for high school students

Which profession suits me? Here you will find a wide range of choices!

A student work placement at IGB Automotive offers you a good orientation as to which profession could be suitable for you. This can be a business or a technical profession. You can get to know the company as well as individual teams and departments.

You will have a main contact person in the department in which you work. We will accompany you and help you, for example with information for your work experience report or for your presentations.

But we also expect your own commitment and interest. We want you to ask us a lot of questions and learn a lot. This will also help you! The more you participate in the work placement, the more you will find out what suits you best. This way, you can set the course for an exciting career early on.

Professions

Here are the professions you can learn about during your work placement (and later also learn from your apprenticeship).

 

Business professions

  • Business management assistant
  • IT specialist
  • Warehouse logistics specialist

During your work placement, you will get to know and work in one or more of our business departments.

 

Technical professions

  • Mechatronics technician
  • Electronics technician for devices and systems
  • Electronics technician for operations technology

During your work placement, you will get to know and work in one or more of our departments.

 

In addition, you will discover …

  • How are our products made?
  • How does a company function that operates worldwide?
  • What is the interaction between departments like?
  • What sort of career can you have with us?
  • Information on occupational safety and the environment

Your application

Please remember to apply in time. Ideally, you should apply as soon as you have been informed by the school about the period of the work placement.

 

Prerequisite: Good grades

Application documents (ideally as e-mail):

  • Cover letter
  • Resumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Previous two school reports
  • Documents from your school regarding the work placement

Work placement duration: flexible

Start of internship: flexible

Contact person:

Cornelia Arend
Phone: +49 (0) 6051 / 826 – 202
E-mail: