BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Join us in shaping the future at our location in Köln as a

Working Student (m/f/d) - Development and Product Testing

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YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• With us, you're in the thick of things instead of just tagging along: From day one, you'll support us in the creation of orthopedic and professional products – from the ideation, planning and prototyping to the 3D construction and mold making all the way to the preproduction and bulk-ready process.
• You also help us with the data management of our products and with functional product testing, both in the execution and in the result presentation.
• Whether material orders or mold making and sampling, you independently coordinate development processes.
• Do you like to learn constantly? That's great. With us, you can expand your knowledge of biomechanics, orthopedics needs, footwear functionality and production technologies.
• Summarized, your curiosity about products, technical developments and production methods on the market enriches our innovation team and opens new possibilities to create new products 

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• Ongoing studies in the technical field, sport science or technical project management
• Know-how in project management is a plus
• Basic know-how of footwear manufacturing methods, construction and material is a plus
• Knowledge about orthopedic and biomechanic principles is advantageous
• Good MS Office skills, experience with Data Management Software would be beneficial
• Fluent in English, German is an advantage
• Team player with very good communication and networking skills

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition team is looking forward to receiving your online application!
Please hand in your application in English.