FAQ

Manz is primarily looking for experienced employees in the engineering professions, particularly design, software and process development and project management. Of course we also happily give qualified and dedicated young people just starting their careers a chance.

Experienced managers who are dedicated and have a pronounced focus on results are absolutely key to the long-term success of a growing company like Manz AG. That's why we promote our own employees with the right potential and interest to fill management positions, but also choose "external" candidates to fill them to continually bring fresh wind into the company.

Yes, that's what we launched the Manz Academy for. Based on the company's needs, the Manz Academy plans, organizes, and manages internal and external advanced training measures. In this context, we ensure that the training courses meet your needs exactly, and that the training is beneficial to both sides – you as the employee and Manz as the company. The advanced training measures are discussed and evaluated by Managers and employees in retrospect during the annual performance reviews.
As a company, moreover, we offer a wide variety of internal advancement opportunities in the form of specialist and management career paths.

We always accept applications from recent college graduates, since we have many entry-level positions that we like to fill with young people just beginning their careers. In addition to being qualified in the specific field and ideally having gained initial professional experience, you also need to have the right kind of personality.

Depending on the position and the area of business, we are looking for graduates in a number of different fields. In general, we hire college graduates with degrees in mathematics, computer science, science, or technological fields such as mechatronics, electrical engineering, control / production / automation / process engineering, mechanical engineering, IT, physics, chemistry and economists.

We primarily offer internships for the following fields of study: electrical engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, laser technology, process engineering, computer engineering and business administration / industrial engineering.

At least five months, but six months is the preferred length of time. Interns work 40 hours each week.

Yes, our interns are paid.

Depending on the length of the internship, interns receive paid vacation on a pro rata basis.

We offer both voluntary and mandatory internships.

We primarily offer student trainee positions for the following fields of study: electrical engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, laser technology, process engineering, computer engineering, physics, chemistry, and business administration / industrial engineering.

Initially student trainees are hired for a period of six months, although this period of time can be extended. During the semester up to 20 hours per week can be worked. During vacations up to 40 hours per week are possible. The actual average working time per week is agreed individually.

The compensation depends on whether you are currently in a bachelor's or master's degree program.

Depending on the length of the student trainee job, they receive paid vacation on a pro rata basis.

We primarily look for students in the following fields of study to complete their final project at our company: electrical engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, laser technology, process engineering, computer engineering, physics, chemistry, and business administration / industrial engineering.

Between four and six months.

Yes, students who complete their thesis are paid.

Students are not required to be present. The Manz employee overseeing the thesis will determine when the student has to be present or will coordinate this with the student. That is why you don't have a fixed weekly schedule and get paid vacation when completing a thesis at Manz.

The requirements vary from program to program and are explained briefly in the individual listings. In general, you should have received good grades in high school, be able to work in an independent and disciplined manner, be reliable, dedicated, and work well as part of a team.

The exact length is noted in the respective listing. The length of a vocational training program can be reduced with good performance.

Our trainees receive a competitive monthly trainees’ salary as well as capital-forming benefits and a monthly meal allowance.

Yes, at one of our international locations.

Manz offers vocational training to cover its own needs. As a result, our goal is to offer an open-ended employment contract to trainees who have impressed us with their performance. However, we cannot offer any guarantees in this regard.

The requirements vary from program to program and are explained briefly in the individual listings. In general, you should have received good grades in high school, be able to work in an independent and disciplined manner, be reliable, dedicated, and work well as part of a team.

Manz has a cooperation with DHBW Stuttgart. You can find out which degree program is offered at which location in the respective listing.

A dual system study lasts three years. The exact length is noted in the respective listing.

Yes, at one of our international locations.

Our dual students receive a competitive monthly salary as well as capital-forming benefits and a monthly meal allowance. Furthermore, Manz pays the tuition fees.

Manz offers dual system study to cover its own needs. As a result, our goal is to offer an open-ended employment contract to students who have impressed us with their performance. However, we cannot offer any guarantees in this regard.

Manz offers entry-level opportunities as part of a vocational training, a dual study program, a student job (student trainee, internship, thesis), direct entry for graduates, and entry for experienced professionals, specifically for specialist and management careers.

You can apply to Manz via the online application form. We will send you a notice of receipt.

We publish all our vocational training, study and job vacancies online in our job exchange. We therefore ask applicants to apply directly to the respective job posting. If there is no suitable vacancy, you are welcome to submit an unsolocoted application stating the desired field of activity.

Whether applying via the online portal, by e-mail or by post, please ensure that the documents are complete. This includes a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae in table form and certificates (e.g. work, school, internship, training certificate, diploma, master's or bachelor's degree certificate, and student performance records).

Our online application form consists of one page, which should be filled out completely if possible. In addition, attachments must be uploaded, preferably as a compressed PDF file. The size of all attachments together must not exceed 5 MB.

After the pre-selection based on the written documents, a interview takes place with the responsible HR Business Partner and the supervisor from the specialist department. The second selection interview often provides an opportunity to meet colleagues and gain an impression of the workplace.

In the selection process for student applicants, there is usually only one interview with the responsible HR Business Partner and the supervisor / a representative from the specialist department.

Vocational students are given an aptitude test before the personal interview with the responsible trainers, as well as the opportunity to take a tour of the training workshop.

It may take some time to review the application documents. We give our best to provide feedback as soon as possible.

It is important to think about what you are good at and what you are less good at. What the expectations of the position are and why the desired activity and also Manz fit the personality and skills.

You are welcome to write down questions in advance that should be clarified during the interview.

When the invitation to an interview is issued, the first step is already done: the profile has appealed to us and we would like to get to know the applicant better. Authenticity in the interview is important to us. Likewise, you should take the opportunity to check for yourself whether the job and also Manz are a good fit for you. We do the same.