Dual students (m/f/d) in the Mechatronic Systems programme

Education

Safety, innovation and tradition: that's us, Steinbach & Vollmann!

For 140 years, Steinbach & Vollmann (STUV) has been one of the leading medium-sized companies in the lock, security and hardware industry. Our company is centrally located between the cities of Essen, Düsseldorf and Wuppertal. With over 170 employees at our headquarters in Germany and sales companies in Spain and China, we serve both local and international markets.

Our main customers are in industry and public authorities. We supply innovative mechanical and electronic solutions for renowned industrial customers, e.g. for aircraft, machines, the food industry, cold storage rooms, trains and safes. In the field of correctional facilities, we are the market and innovation leader for high-security locks used in German-speaking countries.

Our business model is future-proof and has great growth potential. We have big plans for the coming years. We want to significantly expand our market share both nationally and internationally and are therefore looking to strengthen our team.

As of 1 August 2025, we are looking for a student for the dual study programme in Mechatronic Systems according to the KIS or KIA model at our Heiligenhaus location for Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH and its sister company, STUV Prison Solutions GmbH.

In cooperation with the Bochum University of Applied Sciences, Heiligenhaus Campus, STUV offers cooperative engineering training and, optionally, cooperative engineering studies in the field of mechatronic systems with a bachelor's degree. The programme will provide you with an internationally recognised degree with excellent employment opportunities and prospects within our company.

In the cooperative engineering programme, you will learn a traditional profession at our company while studying at a university. During the first two years of your studies, you will spend three days a week at the company and two days a week at the university. After that, you will switch to full-time study. In the cooperative engineering programme, you will work at the company approximately two days per week and full-time during approximately 12 lecture-free weeks. The programme, which lasts nine semesters, concludes with a bachelor's thesis, during which we and the Heiligenhaus campus will provide you with advice and support.

Your reasons for completing your training with us

• We live and love flat hierarchies and an open corporate culture that provides space for your ideas and input
• You can demonstrate your capabilities and develop both professionally and personally
• An open-minded and highly personable team is looking forward to working with you
• A highly motivated training team that wants to grow with you and provide you with comprehensive support

What you can expect from our company

• Build and test electrical control systems
• Circuit diagram design and switch cabinet construction
• Design, assemble, dismantle and maintain machines, systems and equipment
• Programming machine controls using PLC control
• Perform software and hardware tests
• Project management

What you can expect at the Heiligenhaus Campus

• Systems engineering and artificial intelligence
• Mathematics and Physics
• Computer science (including object-oriented and hardware-related programming, embedded systems, data analysis)
• Mechanical engineering (including mechanics, CAE, design, materials science)
• Electrical engineering (including control engineering, electronic components and circuits)

What you bring to our team

• You have a high school diploma or a technical college entrance qualification with good grades
• You have a good knowledge of mathematics and physics and are interested in mechatronic and electronic systems.
• You have good spatial awareness, think logically and are resourceful
• You work conscientiously and reliably, and you are eager to learn and take initiative
• You are excited by new challenges and eager to contribute your ideas

Would you like to play an active role right from the start and try your hand at new tasks? We'd love to have you!

We offer you a very good technical foundation and, later on, the chance of a job with a wide range of prospects for your professional development. In addition, we will continuously develop your skills with our attractive training opportunities and motivate you with special payments for good performance in your studies and at work. You will have 30 days of holiday per year to relax and recharge your batteries.

Take control of your future and become part of our team!

Apply with a cover letter, CV and copies of your last two references.

We look forward to getting to know you!