International Fellowship Program

**Who We Are | Our Culture**

When you join Phoenix Contact, you join a team of visionaries who are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation. Our mission is to create solutions for electrification, networking, and automation to contribute to a world in which renewable energy is available for the benefit of everybody. **We create solutions for the challenges of today.**

We are a team of passionate and welcoming people with vastly diverse backgrounds, who value honesty, friendliness, and trusting partnerships. We work together to promote a culture of entrepreneurial freedom that allows us to control our own destiny. We thrive in an inclusive environment where we recognize that our people are our biggest asset.

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Together, we are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation - we are searching for people who share this purpose with us to join our **International Fellowship Program** based at our headquarters in Blomberg, Germany.

In this role you will join a 2-year master program in Information Technology** **at TH OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts starting October 2024. During and between semesters, you will have chance to work on real life projects in our automation/interface research and development team from the very beginning while being supported on a guided development journey. Upon completion of the program, you will return to the US in a role within our automation/interface team.

**What you can expect**
- A fully funded 2 years full-time master study with a global industry leading company, including a scholarship, a sponsorship for the tuition fees and a paid working student contract throughout the master study.
- Work approx. 19 hours/week while in school and approx. 35 hours/week while on breaks.
- Full benefit package available through our German subsidiary.
- 2 years working experience abroad in Germany for a global acting company.
- Full time role at Phoenix Contact US after graduation.
- Praxis experience with selected business areas during and between semesters, together with a master thesis in cooperation with our company.
- Support in helping you develop professionally, both hard and soft skills, through mentorship, workshops, on-the-job learning, etc.
- Variety of networking events to get to know your peers and colleagues.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or another closely related field of study.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (transcripts required).
- Ability to obtain US Passport.
- Willingness to live, learn and work in Germany for at least two years.
- Must meet Germany Student Visa eligibility requirements.
- Keen interest in pursuing a career in Automation Development and passionate about offering solutions for business.
- You work collaboratively, enjoy working in an environment of friendliness and honesty.
- You are self-driven, adaptive to change, and think analytically.
- You are ready to being engaged in both student and working life in an intercultural context.
- Working experience in a relevant area is preferable.
- Knowledge in German language is recommended.

**Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters**: