Working student in digitalization strategy at international technology company Schaeffler. Supporting logistics and production projects and engaging in various digital initiatives.
Responsibilities
Support in digitalization roadmaps for plants and logistics sites: maintenance of milestones, dependencies and KPI tracking
Technology scouting: identification, evaluation and comparison of relevant digital and automation solutions (e.g., analytics, IoT, low-code)
Support for site assessments: preparation, data collection, structured analysis and derivation of recommended actions
PMO support within digitalization programs: schedule and stakeholder management, meeting minutes, action tracking, status reports
Workshop and documentation support: preparation of use-case reviews and structured follow-up on decisions
Requirements
Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program: Business Administration (Logistics/Production), Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or Mechanical Engineering
Languages: German and English, spoken and written
Skills: Confident user of MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
Working style: Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to work
Experience: Initial exposure to digitalization and to production and/or logistics
Soft skills: Self‑reliance, reliability and experience working on projects
Nice-to-have: Power BI expertise (DAX, Power Query (M), data modeling); basic SQL; familiarity with SAP (e.g., S/4HANA or ECC; MM/PP/SD); low-code/automation tools (Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint); agile working methods (Scrum/Kanban); PMO experience; practical knowledge of production/logistics processes (e.g., shop floor, material flow, inventory management); visualization and storytelling for management reporting
Benefits
Attractive compensation and flexible working hours
Wide range of development opportunities through the Schaeffler Academy
Health and sports offerings, e.g., via the Schaeffler Health Coach App
Networking opportunities in an international environment (e.g., student get-togethers and a student engagement program)
Appreciative working atmosphere
Many further employee benefits, including via Corporate Benefits
Job title
Working Student Operations Digitalization Strategy
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