Your future 
matters - to you 
and to us.

At AKG, you contribute to technology that keeps the world moving — with cooling solutions for essential, everyday applications.

Start your career in an environment that offers stability, real development opportunities, and a strong foundation for your professional future.

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Career Opportunities for Pupils and Students

Whether you are still at school, about to graduate, or already planning your next step, AKG offers a wide range of career entry opportunities for pupils and students.

We support you in discovering your strengths and choosing a path that matches your interests and talents.

Internships for pupils
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Apprenticeships
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Dual study programs

Internships at AKG – Gain Hands-On Experience

Are you still at school or close to graduation and unsure about your career direction? An internship at AKG is an ideal way to gain practical experience in an industrial company and explore different professional fields.

You will work on real tasks, learn from experienced professionals, and gain valuable insights into engineering, production, IT, and business functions.

Possible internship fields include

Technical Product Design, Engineering, Electronics Technology, Industrial Mechanics, IT, Business Administration / Industrial Clerk

How to apply for an internship

Please submit a short motivation letter including the department or profession you would like to explore and your preferred internship period.

Work areas

At AKG, trainees work in a wide range of functional areas – depending on qualifications, interests and program focus.
 Possible fields include engineering, production, quality, operations and selected commercial functions.

Explore our Areas of Work
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Apprenticeships

Are you looking for an apprenticeship that matches your strengths?

At AKG, we offer technical, commercial, and industrial apprenticeships that combine academic studies with hands-on work experience.
Available programs may vary depending on location.

Our apprenticeship prepare you for long-term career opportunities in a modern, international industrial environment.

Apprenticeship Programs in Germany:

 

Electronics Technician for Operational Technology

You will learn to install, maintain, and safely troubleshoot electrical systems. You will work with modern measurement, control, and regulation technology and support the reliable energy supply for our production.

Industrial Mechanic

You will learn to set up, maintain, and optimise machines and production systems. This ensures that our manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Mechatronics Technician

You will learn to combine mechanical, electronic, and IT components and put complex systems into operation. This ensures that modern production systems function reliably.

Warehouse Logistics Specialist

You learn to keep an overview of the entire warehouse operation and ensure that materials and goods are in the right place at the right time. You receive deliveries, transport materials using forklifts or pallet trucks, check incoming goods for quantity and quality, and record them in the system. You also store items properly, prepare customer orders for shipping, and assist with stock checks and inventories.

Industrial clerks

You will learn about the processes involved in purchasing, sales, human resources, and production, and will be actively involved in day-to-day business. In doing so, you will develop a broad understanding of economic relationships and customer communication.

IT specialist for system integration or for application development

In system integration, you will learn how to plan, configure, and maintain IT systems. In application development, you will learn how to develop software solutions—from analysis and programming to testing and optimization. 

Why AKG?

Customized learning paths

Technical training, product knowledge and soft-skill modules tailored to your goals.

Onboarding & mentoring

Guidance from experienced professionals and leaders,

Early responsibility

Work on real projects from development to manufacturing,

Continuous development

Structured technical and personal growth.

Department rotation

Broad insights into engineering, production, quality or operations.

Build your network

Cross-functional and international collaboration from day one.

Kickstart Your Career in Engineering & Industry with AKG

At AKG, young talent can make an impact from day one.Our internships, apprenticeships, and dual study programs offer. Take the first step toward your future career in engineering and industry — with AKG.

Hands-on experience with real industrial projects

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Support and mentorship from experienced professionals

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Personal and professional development opportunities

Contact with international teams and innovative technologies

Studies

Would you like to start your career at AKG and are you looking for training that suits your strengths? Whether you are interested in manual, commercial or technical work, at AKG you will find the career path that suits you.

Dual Study Programs

Do you want to study and combine theory and practice from day one?
Then our dual study programs are exactly right for you.

Depending on the AKG location, we offer a variety of opportunities.

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Shaping technology, shaping community

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Pupils at AKG work in international teams, take responsibility and shape their own careers.
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    The people behind AKG

    Our people make the difference.
 Discover how professionals at AKG take responsibility, contribute their expertise and work together on solutions for global markets.

    “At AKG, it never gets boring.”

    Alec Chaffardet
    Sales and Project Engineer & former Trainee at AKG

    “Trust and teamwork are the foundation of success at AKG.”

    Lisa Grebe
    Head of Customer Service & Dispatching

    “I appreciate the efficient and collaborative way of working at AKG.”

    Angelique Leifer
    Sales & Project Engineer

    “My time in the U.S. and Mexico showed me how valuable international collaboration can be – you don’t just learn new ways of working, you also gain new perspectives.”

    Nico
    Design Team

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    Thesis Projects in Production and Research(m/w/d)

    500 € - 850 €
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    Hofgeismar, Germany
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    Apprenticeship as an Electronics Technician(m/w/d)

    1.261 €- 1.466 €
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    Hofgeismar, Germany
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    Apprenticeship as an Industrial Management Assistant(m/w/d)

    1.261 €- 1.466 €
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    Hofgeismar, Germany
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    Apprentice Mechatronics Technician(m/w/d)

    1.261 €- 1.466 €
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    Hofgeismar, Germany
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    Trainee Project Engineering(m/w/d)

    Trainee Programs
    Hofgeismar, Germany
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    Apprenticeship as an IT Specialist for System Integration(m/w/d)

    1.261 €- 1.466 €
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    Hofgeismar, Germany
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    Apprenticeship as an Industrial Mechanic(m/w/d)

    1.261 €- 1.466 €
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    Hofgeismar, Germany
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    Process Engineer / Technologist(m/w/d)

    starting from 1,700 EUR gross
    Full-time
    Jelgava, Latvia
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