Fraunhofer as an Employer

In a rapidly changing world, ideas and innovation have become critical. Government, industry and society all face unprecedented challenges — challenges that also offer opportunities to shape a better future. This is where Fraunhofer comes in, just as we have for 75 years now. Working in collaboration with industry, the research sector and the public sector, we turn ideas into trailblazing innovations. Scientific transfer is the backbone of our innovation system. It is also vital to maintaining a sovereign and strong society. Fraunhofer: 75 years of innovation, 75 years of shaping the future.

We have a wide variety of career opportunities available for hardworking and talented people:

• Vocational training
• Student research assistantships
• Internships
• Thesis
• Doctoral studies
• Science
• Administration

Depending on the region, department, employment contract and specific tasks, our institutes often have unique individual advantages to offer. You can also count on the following benefits at all Fraunhofer locations:

• Family-friendly working culture with flexible working conditions (various working time models, flexibility on work location and times, remote work)
• Support for work-life balance: parent and child office, emergency care, life coaching, childcare and advising services for home care, eldercare and more
• Targeted continuing education and development of professional and personal strengths through the Fraunhofer Training Program
• Company retirement plan, capital-forming benefits and deferred compensation
• Subsidized Deutschland-Ticket employee transit pass