What you always wanted to know about your start with us…
Here we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions from our applicants.
Just click on the topic you’re interested in to learn more about it.
Category application section
Who do I contact if I need support with my application? Our career team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. karriere@swj.de We reply. Quickly!
Quite simply, directly and online.
And this is how your application arrives quickly and purposefully at the relevant department:
- Find a job offer
- Click on “apply”
- Create a profile
- Upload application documents
- Submit your application.
READY!
We will confirm receipt of your application by e-mail immediately afterwards.
You will find the contact person at the end of the job advertisement.
In order to get a good picture of you, your know-how, your personal motivation and your professional focus, we absolutely need your documents in full. Particularly important for us are:
- Meaningful cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificates of completion of studies or vocational training
(if not yet completed, please enclose a detailed overview of grades) - Work and internship references or attestations and certificates
Naturally. Convince us that your skills are a good match for us. We appreciate meaningful unsolicited applications. Again, apply online! Simply fill out the application form.
- Meaningful cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificates of completion of studies or vocational training
(if not yet completed, please enclose a detailed overview of grades) - Work and internship references or attestations and certificates
Your application documents are in good hands with us. We treat them confidentially at all times, store them only in connection with the current application and never pass them on to third parties. Detailed information on data protection can be found here.
- Meaningful cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificates of completion of studies or vocational training
(if not yet completed, please enclose a detailed overview of grades) - Work and internship references or attestations and certificates
In this case, we need the consent of your legal guardian to participate in our application process. Please use our sample declaration of consent declaration of consent for this purpose. In addition to your name, the first and last names of the legal guardians must be indicated. Please upload the declaration of consent signed by your legal guardian in the user profile. Without the declaration of consent, your application cannot be considered by us. If we find out during the document check that the declaration of consent of the parent or guardian is not attached, we will unfortunately have to delete your data. The application process will be completed on our site.
Category vacancies section
The focus of our current offer is currently on the following disciplines:
- Mechanical engineering
- Vehicle Technology
- Electrical engineering
- Process engineering
- Engineering
- Computer science
- Civil engineering
- Architecture
- Manufacturing
- Automation
- and related
SWJ is also looking for skilled workers with a commercial orientation.
SWJ is constantly working on interesting projects related to engineering in industrial and manufacturing planning as well as in product development and industrial construction. The projects you work on depend on your field of work, professional experience and, of course, your interests.
Only vacant positions are offered on our homepage. As long as the position is advertised, you can submit your documents to us.
Category Internship – Studies
In principle, it is possible to apply at any time. However, we recommend that you apply for a thesis in good time before the desired start date.
Yes. Since we are actively committed to motivated young people, we offer internships. Just contact us!
For an internship you should take at least 3 months, ideally 6 months.
Prerequisites for an internship at SWJ are good academic performance, computer and English skills. Ideally, you have already gained some practical experience in the engineering environment. Independence, commitment and the willingness to work in a team are important to us.
As an intern, you will receive appropriate remuneration depending on your qualifications and study status. We will discuss details as part of the application process.
Yes. SWJ always has interesting positions for students to work as a working student during the semester. The weekly working time can be up to 20 hours.
In principle, yes, if the topic is interesting not only scientifically, but also for our practice. If you have a special topic – just convince us!
Yes. Since we are actively committed to motivated young talent, SWJ always has interesting topics to assign for a bachelor’s or master’s thesis. We are also curious about your ideas for such a work.
In principle, it is possible to apply at any time. However, we recommend that you apply for a thesis in good time before the desired start date.
Yes. SWJ remunerates theses depending on qualifications and study status. We will discuss details as part of the application process.
In principle, the topic of a thesis is determined in advance and already advertised with concrete content. This is important because direct practical relevance and benefits are indispensable for us and we can then also provide you with better support. However, if you have an interesting topic that is also relevant to our practice – then feel free to convince us.
Category General Questions about the work
Yes, because the customer is our top priority. This means that almost all projects are handled by our customers. We therefore need employees who enjoy project work on site.
SWJ is an internationally oriented company. We have customers all over the world and, of course, projects abroad. This always offers interested employees the opportunity to gain multinational experience. Of course, we make every effort to take individual wishes into account in the project work as far as possible. If you want to work abroad with us, you should be willing to work there for a period of at least two years. In addition, a good knowledge of English is a must.
Your cover letter and CV should be written in English. In addition, professionally translated graduation and school reports are very helpful in the exchange with our foreign subsidiaries. In this way, your qualifications and professional experience can be better assessed there.