Intern (m|f|d) - Research & Development - Stock Preparation

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Support the Voith Group | Corporate Division Voith Paper as an

Job ID 77416 | location: Heidenheim | starting february 2026 | duration: 3-6 months

Your Responsibilities

• As part of our team, you will actively contribute to research and development and work on exciting projects ranging from product development (machines and wear parts) to process optimization in the field of sustainable and efficient paper production.
• Your area of responsibility in stock preparation, focusing on separation and fluid technology, is diverse and challenging.
• You will independently develop new test rigs at pilot or laboratory scale, commission them, and evaluate them from a technological perspective.
• At our test rigs, you will independently plan experiments, carry them out, and evaluate the results technologically.
• You will take an active, hands-on role and support external trials in paper mills.
• Through literature research on relevant paper technology topics, you will broaden your perspective.
• You may also take on design-related engineering tasks as required.

Your Profile

• You are studying process engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable technical degree program with a focus on product development and enjoy your studies.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office applications (especially MS Excel) is an advantage.
• You value the combination of theoretical and practical work.
• Very good German and/or English language skills, both written and spoken, are required.
• You enjoy being part of a team and want to create new solutions together with others.
• An independent, structured, and careful working style is one of your strengths.

What Awaits You

• With a mentor and a supportive team by your side who will assist you during onboarding and throughout your time at Voith and provide regular feedback, you will benefit not only from professional but also personal development.
• Varied tasks and self-responsible projects from the very beginning offer insight into an internationally operating company.
• As an intern at Voith, you will have flexible working hours and, as part of the Fair Company Initiative, receive attractive compensation; therefore, enrollment at a university is required.
• You will have access to a network of national and international interns at the headquarters in Heidenheim, who meet regularly for informal exchange.

Shape the future of paper production with us and set the course for an innovative and forward-looking project. You can get an initial impression here: #PaperHereos.

Apply now via our online portal with your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, and certificate of enrollment).

You can find further details about the application process here.

J. M. Voith SE & Co. KG | Paper (VPH) looks forward to receiving your application.

Your Personal Contact
J. M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZS
Global Business Services HR EMEA
Talent Acquisition Team • Larissa Pfaff • Tel. +49 7321 37 3589

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Job ID 77416