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Internship Corporate Intellectual Property (WS26/27)

CompanyTRUMPF
LocationDitzingen
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will support the further development of a software-based global IP management system and assist in extensive process optimizations. Additionally, you will analyze patent data using AI-supported search tools to identify innovation potential.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
8219
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
TRUMPF - Unlocking technological worlds for generations to come TRUMPF was founded in 1923 as a series of mechanical workshops, and has since developed into one of the world's leading companies for machine tools, laser technology, and electronics for industrial applications. Imprint: http://www.trumpf.com/s/impressum
About the Role

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

Get your start at TRUMPF during your studies — discover innovation and shape technology!

Take on exciting projects, contribute your ideas actively and work closely with experienced colleagues. In addition to individual support, you’ll find numerous programs specifically for students that promote your personal and professional development. Gain valuable hands-on experience, expand your network and help shape the technologies of tomorrow with us!

What to expect from us

  • To further professionalize our Corporate Intellectual Property (IP) organization, you will support further development of a software-based global IP management system

  • You support in extensive process optimizations and their implementation in the IP management system

  • You work closely within Corporate IP and with various other functions and gain deep insights into the processes and workflows of a globally operating IP organization

  • Furthermore you will analyze patent data using suitable AI-supported search tools to identify innovation potential and to secure one's own competitiveness

  • Get to know the exciting field of IP intelligence, which offers insights into future technologies, patent law aspects, strategic issues and AI-supported data analysis

What you bring

  • Studies in (patent-/ industrial-) engineering, computer sciences, natural sciences, or a comparable field of study

  • Good MS Office skills

  • Very good German and/or English language skills, both written and spoken

  • Analytical and conceptual skills, structured and independent working style, as well as a high degree of diligence

What we offer

  • Mandatory internship or voluntary internship (also possible during a gap year between bachelor’s and master’s)

  • Attractive compensation (also for mandatory internships)

  • Flexible working hours (flextime)

  • On‑site or partially remote by arrangement

  • Networking opportunities with other students

  • Subsidized meals in the company restaurant

  • TRUMPF gym and various sports groups

  • Good public transport connections

Location: Ditzingen (near Stuttgart)
Start: Winter semester 2026/2027
Duration: 6 months

Convinced?

For questions, your contact person Emanuel Salanitro is available by e‑mail at emauel.salanitro@trumpf.com. Please note that, for data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications via e‑mail. All our advertised positions are currently open. You can find all FAQs about applying to us on our careers page.

Key Skills
Patent EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringComputer SciencesNatural SciencesMS OfficeAnalytical SkillsConceptual SkillsStructured Working StyleIndependent Working StyleDiligence
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringScience & ResearchLegalData & Analytics
Benefits
Flexible Working HoursNetworking OpportunitiesSubsidized MealsGym AccessSports Groups