Campus Graduate 2024-2025 – Hardware Discipline Engineer in Stade, Germany

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Position:Campus Graduate 2024-2025 – Hardware Discipline Engineer

Primary Location:Stade (DEU), Germany

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:01/06/2025

Job Number:R2057140

Position Type:Regular

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple – to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About You and This Role:

As a Hardware Discipline Engineer (m/f/d) for the mechanical discipline team, you will fill one of several technical resource roles at Stade, Germany. You will provide technical support to plant operating personnel to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Key responsibilities include providing technical expertise in areas such as maintenance and reliability. Responsibilities may range from process improvements, predictive and preventive maintenance, failure analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving, safety enhancements, motor control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technology implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized technical support and solutions for maintenance, operations, and project teams.

• Understand and implement Most Effective Technology (MET), work processes, tools, and industry best practices within your discipline.

• Support in design and mechanical engineering according to Dow, German, and European standards and regulations.

• Provide support for maintenance activities on mechanical systems and carry out modifications.

• Support failure analysis and problem-solving processes.

• Ensure reviews are completed on time and that drawings and specifications are followed by fabricators, constructors, and maintenance contractors.

• Maintain close collaboration with manufacturers, contractors, plant personnel, and external suppliers.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. Recent graduate or up to two years of work experience.

• Very good understanding of mechanical and process engineering.

• Excellent technical and work process knowledge.

• Familiarity with failure analysis and troubleshooting methodologies.

• Fluent in German language and very good English language skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).

• Effective communication skills and strong analytical and conceptual skills.

• Professional ability to work independently.

• Innovative and open-minded personality, who appreciates working in multicultural teams.

• Motivated to grow and develop in an environment that fosters continuous learning.

Additional Notes:

• This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will be part of a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to contribute to a leading organization, we encourage you to apply.

• Relocation/visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need…when you need it.

• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).

• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.

• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.

• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.

• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:

• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)

• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)

• Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow’s equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.