Graduates – Start your career straight after your studies
Visioneering – to us this means: Facing the digital future with curiosity and developing solutions that others do not consider possible. Join our teams to work on the topic Industry 4.0 to enable even more efficient manufacturing processes in the future.
Direct Entry
Graduation is approaching, and so is your search for an employer who appreciates your innovative spirit, creativity and passion for technology. An employer who allows young professionals room to forge a successful career – right from the start. Welcome to Dürr. We’re glad you found us! After graduating, you can shape a successful future, together with colleagues, and join an internationally renowned market leader in machinery and plant engineering.
The Dürr Graduate Program
The 16-month Dürr Graduate Program offers a full overview of the entire Dürr Group. This cross-departmental training program is typically split between four stations at different locations in Germany and abroad. It includes a comprehensive training program, at least one stay abroad (three to five month), and personal mentoring by a manager. Trainees in the Dürr Graduate Program have an unlimited contract from the beginning. At the end of the program we define the target position together.
The program begins every October. Applications will be accepted as through February/March, and applicants will be selected in June or July. To qualify, you need good grades, some initial practical experience and experience abroad, excellent English and German skills, a passion for technology and an interest in international collaboration. We’ll start with a web interview. If that goes well, you’ll be invited to a recruitment day.
Dürr Graduate Program Schedule
As a trainee at Dürr, you get to help shape the curriculum – the program is based on your interests and goals. Each module is accompanied by professional development modules, networking events and training courses. Every trainee program is different and compiled with your input.
See below for an example program schedule:
General Orientation

Attend the Dürr orientation for new employees for an overview of business units, products, and everything you need to know about our organization before you get started at Dürr. You will get to know the other trainees, go through possible trainings and get an introduction into everything that is essential for the next 16-month.
Module 1: Technical Project Management

You’ll be assigned to HOMAG or one of our other subsidiaries in Germany, where you’ll be deeply involved in current projects and learn about their processes, technology and corporate culture.
Duration: ~4 month
Module 2: Engineering

Work in the Engineering department and develop your technical skills and product expertise.
Duration: ~ 4 month.
Module 3: Site Management (abroad)

Work at one of our construction sites abroad, experience how a paint shop is assembled, and see how challenging and exciting the planning, organization and technical implementation of a plant like this can be. Plus, you’ll also gain valuable cultural experience.
Duration: ~4 month.
Module 4: Software Engineering

Want a taste of the future? Here is the place to get it! Especially in our Development departments, where we’re driving digitalization forward. You'll be working on new business models and on current projects.
Duration: ~ 4 month.
Final Position

After 16 month, you’ll start at your final position. What that position will be depends on you and your interests, as well as on what the company needs, of course. We'll support you finding the right position within the Dürr Group for you.
Excellent Graduate Program
We offer a fair and career-friendly trainee program. Our dedicated induction staff have always known that and trendence agrees.

Good to know – Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Just get in touch with us!

- Phone +49 7142 78- 3658
- Email SonjaIsabel.Mayer@durr.com
- Website www.durr.com
Carl-Benz-Str. 34
74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen
Germany