Start your future at full throttle
KACO, a subsidiary of the ZhongDing Group, is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of high-precision, application-oriented sealing solutions for the automotive and supplier industry. The company, which is based in Germany, is distinguished by the highest sealing quality and innovative strength and stands for recognised development and manufacturing expertise. KACO has six plants in Germany, Austria, Hungary, China and the USA and supplies its products all over the world. As a close partner to the automotive and supplier industry, the company has kept pace with the high demands and technical changes in the industry for decades.
Become a part of us and move the mobility of tomorrow!
Your opportunities for first insights into the working world
Out of the lecture hall – into the working world. You have already studied for a few semesters, are fit in theory, and would like to put your ideas and knowledge into practice? As the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of high-precision, application-oriented sealing solutions for the automotive and mechanical engineering industries, we are always in need of junior staff who bring fresh impetus and enjoy mastering challenges. That is why we are looking for committed and motivated talents who enjoy making a difference.
With an internship, a student job or a thesis, you can gain important practical experience during your studies. In addition, a job during your studies can be the springboard for your future career at KACO.
If there are no suitable positions currently advertised, you are also welcome to send us an unsolicited application.
The following are the areas of the company in which you can work as a student:
- Production/ Production Planning
- Process Management
- Logistics / Supply
- Chain Management
- Research & Development
- Sales, Marketing, Purchasing
- Contract Management
- Controlling / Accounting / Bookkeeping
- Personnel
- IT
- Quality and environmental management
Interesting projects and challenging tasks right from the start!
You want to complete an internship as part of your studies and thereby deepen your theoretical knowledge and gain practical experience through exciting tasks? We offer you this opportunity every semester in almost every area of the company. Whether in product development or in financial accounting – we have a wide range of tasks. From the start you are a fully-fledged member of the team. You can and should contribute ideas or optimise processes at any time. We are always happy to receive new impulses.
Our internships are based on the semester times. For this reason, they often start on 01 March and 01 September of a year. As a rule, an internship with us lasts 6 months, shorter or longer by arrangement If you have a preferred period, please let us know with your application. Please apply, if possible 3 to 4 months before the start of the internship.
If there is currently no vacancy for your desired internship, please send us an unsolicited application via our job exchange, specifying the desired field of application. We will then check with the specialist departments whether there is currently an opportunity for you.
Gain valuable practical experience!
Do you want to gain valuable practical experience alongside your academic education? Working as a student trainee at KACO is the ideal complement to your ongoing studies. We provide you with exciting insights into the processes of an industrial company.
As a working student, you will support the various company departments with ongoing projects as well as everyday tasks. You will learn from experts in our specialist areas, make interesting new contacts along the way, and receive an attractive salary. Your working hours will be coordinated with your studies in consultation with us.
If there is currently no vacancy for a working student in your field, please send us an unsolicited application via our job exchange, stating your desired field of activity. We will then check with the departments whether there is currently an opportunity for you.
On the home stretch with KACO!
Are you planning your thesis with a practical focus? Then you’ve come to the right place. Regardless of whether it’s a bachelor’s, master’s or diploma: our daily challenges continually bring up questions that are particularly well suited for an academic thesis.
With KACO, you have a strong partner at your side who will provide you with personal and professional support throughout the entire period so that you successfully complete your academic training.
As a rule, we do not advertise vacancies for dissertations, so please send us your speculative application via our job exchange, stating your desired field of application. We will then check with the specialist departments whether we have an interesting project for you.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
In order to be able to start a compulsory internship, a working student activity or a thesis at KACO, you must be enrolled at a college / university during the desired period. The only exception is the pre-study internship.
You do not necessarily have to propose your own topics. Especially in technical areas, it is difficult for outsiders to see which topics are currently being worked on. For this reason, please apply to us, stating your desired subject area. We will suggest various topics to you if necessary.
We are looking for students from various fields of study. As an automotive supplier, we focus primarily on engineering (e.g. electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics), computer science, natural sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry), mathematics and economics.
Our requirements differ depending on the task and are described in the job advertisement.
In principle, you should have a good academic record and also be committed, socially competent and able to work in a team. Due to our international orientation, a good knowledge of English is an advantage.
Ideally, you should apply at least 3 to 4 months before your desired start date. However, short-term entry is also possible at any time.
Get started and benefit from the advantages of the KACO
Work-Life-Balance
Appreciation
Home Office
Parking facilities
Company doctor
Career opportunities
Above average pay
Further training and development opportunities
Flexible working hours
Company restaurant