Working Student: Engineering Automation Support (f/m/d)

About the role

Fixed-term working-student position at Takeda GmbH, Oranienburg Site titled "Working Student (f/m/d): Engineering Automation Support" until March 31, 2027; 20 hours per week (Tuesday to Thursday), on-site with hybrid work possible by agreement, hourly rate €17 per hour.

The posting opens Takeda’s application process and includes Takeda’s statements about processing applicant information and attesting the truthfulness of application data; the role is presented within Takeda’s recruiting message.

Responsibilities

• Support automation and engineering activities at the production site.
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation and prepare related data.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement.
• Contribute to the development of small-scale solutions in automation and digitalization.
• Work closely with the Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Report to the Automation Head.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field of study.
• Strong technical interest and enjoyment working in a modern production environment.
• Work in a structured, reliable, and proactive manner.
• Very good written and spoken English skills.

Skills

• Technical interest relevant to production engineering.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Structured, reliable, and proactive working style.

Work arrangement

• 20 hours per week, distributed across Tuesday to Thursday.
• On-site role with hybrid work possible by agreement.
• Fixed-term, part-time employment.

Compensation

Hourly rate €17 per hour; the offer will be prepared in compliance with applicable local regulations and salary band guidelines.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• 30 vacation days.
• Company pension plan.
• Further education and training.
• Commuting allowance; subsidized sports programs.
• Subsidized canteen.
• Trusted working hours.
• Employee discounts.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Long-term account with various possible uses.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Disability insurance.
• Group accident insurance.
• Deferred compensation as desired.
• Global Wellbeing Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Interactive online courses for employees' children.
• Parent Child Office.
• Open-minded and modern working environment.
• Offer prepared in compliance with applicable local regulations and salary band guidelines.

Company context

Takeda is a global pharmaceutical company aiming to discover and deliver treatments across therapeutic areas including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines.

The Oranienburg manufacturing site is Takeda’s largest location for solid dosage production, includes a pilot facility for clinical development, has over 135 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing history, supplies over 65 countries, and has been awarded the Great Place to Work certificate.

Relevant source disclaimer

By applying you acknowledge that your Takeda employment application process will commence and that the information you provide will be processed according to Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use; you attest the information is true to the best of your knowledge.

Takeda is committed to a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to listed protected characteristics; candidates living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity are invited to request appropriate support during the application process.

Administrative details: Location listed as Oranienburg, Germany; worker type: Employee; worker sub-type: Fixed Term; time type: Part time.