Management Trainee:in(m/w/x)

Date: May 2, 2025 Location: Burghausen Company: Wacker Chemie AG Launch your career as a **Management Trainee (f/m/d)** in our **Polysilicon** for assignments e.g. at our **Burghausen (Bavaria), Nünchritz (Saxony) or Chattanooga (Tennesse, USA)** site starting in **October 2025.** Our **18-month management trainee program** in the field of **polysilicon processing** introduces you to the areas of **production**, **engineering**, **quality assurance** and **innovation management** and integrates you into our day-to-day business. **Your responsibilities** * Identifying, initiating and introducing improvements and innovations, e.g. new products and processes, across individual facilities and sites * Plant-specific and (automated) production technologies * Safeguarding leadership in terms of technology, quality and costs * Conceptual design and implementation of a global and interdisciplinary offensive for the enhancement of semiconductor standards and improvement of product and process quality, taking into account (investment) costs and profitability * Evaluation and reduction of quality risks in production * Supporting interdisciplinary global projects, e.g. prioritizing and monitoring targets, while liaising with the leadership team and numerous stakeholders **Your qualifications** * Outstanding performance in the completion of a Master’s degree in natural sciences or engineering (awarded by a university) in the fields of physics, mechanical process engineering, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering (a doctorate is desirable) * Excellent ability to think in an analytical, structured and interconnected manner as well as a very high level of innovation and a high affinity for projects and technology * Excellent German and English (level C1) skills * A passion for networking and a love of interdisciplinary teamwork * A talent for communication and an outstanding ability to apply your expertise to the search for lasting solutions * Candidates are expected to be highly mobile and to already possess suitable experience **What do we offer?** * **A permanent position** * **Compensation:** Attractive salary, profit sharing, employer contribution to a retirement plan * **Work-life-balance:** Flexible work models, 6 weeks of vacation, additional paid leave for parents of small children * **Versatile development opportunities:** International assignment during your trainee period, active role in developing exciting projects, mentoring, assistance for continuing education and intercultural skills, internal international job board * **Health:** Sports and fitness opportunities, preventive programs * **Further benefits such as:** Bicycle leasing, employee rebates, discounted meals ... and much more. The **selection day**, **including assessment**, is expected to take place in **Burghausen** on **July 21, 2025.** The application period ends on **July 4, 2025**. As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful. Reference code: 29242