Career

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Career

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of the ZAHORANSKY family

Explore your career opportunities at our ZAHORANSKY locations, in all functions and at all levels of experience. Shape the future of a globally active and innovative technology provider!

At a glance

Career at ZAHORANSKY

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Internship

You are still undecided about which profession you would like to learn, would like to experience your dream job without obligation or are simply curious about what a working day with us is like?
Then apply for an internship now!

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Industrial Mechanic

You would like to assemble several parts and see how an entire machine is created?
Then Industrial Mechanic is the right job for you.

The main task of an Industrial Mechanic is to assemble and install prefabricated parts into all kinds of machines and link them together to form systems. Manufacturing or processing components, bending sheet metal, thread cutting, drilling, milling and turning are also part of your day-to-day work. You will work alone or as part of a team in individual and small series assembly. 

Requirements:  Hauptschulabschluss (school-leaving qualification) or Mittlere Reife (GCSE)

Education duration:  3.5 years

Location: Todtnau / Freiburg

Fields of activity: Production, assembly

Further education: Master Engineer; Business Administrator; Technician; higher education programs

Electronic Engineer

You are interested in being responsible for the electronics of our machines?
Apply now as an Electronic Engineer.

The apprenticeship as an Electronic Engineer focuses on the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic systems. During your apprenticeship as a prospective Electronic Engineer, you will learn basic electrical skills such as wiring electrical devices, control cabinets and systems, measuring physical quantities, assembling and laying cables as well as commissioning and maintaining systems.

Requirements:  Hauptschulabschluss (school-leaving qualification) or Mittlere Reife (GCSE)

Education duration:  3.5 years

Location: Todtnau / Freiburg

Fields of activity:  Assembly, industrial electrics

Further education:  Master Engineer; Business Administrator; Technician; higher education programs

Cutting Machine Operator

You would like to manufacture workpieces yourself and like to work very accurately and precisely?
Take a closer look at the job of a Cutting Machine Operator.  

Your tasks include the production of tools for machines, devices and systems with precision in form and dimensions using milling and drilling operations on conventional and numerically controlled tooling machines.  

Requirements:  Hauptschulabschluss (school-leaving qualification) or Mittlere Reife (GCSE)

Education duration:  3.5 years

Location: Todtnau

Fields of activity: Production

Further education: Master Engineer; Business Administrator; Technician; higher education programs

Tool Mechanic

You are interested in the production and maintenance of tools and molds?
Then the profession of a Tool Mechanic could be the right job for you.

The apprenticeship as a Tool Mechanic focuses on the production and maintenance of tools and molds. Tool Mechanics process materials manually and mechanically and assemble mechanical parts and produced components into modules. This includes the measurement and inspection of the components and modules as well as mold trials of simple tools during final acceptance.

Requirements:  Hauptschulabschluss (school-leaving qualification) or Mittlere Reife (GCSE)

Education duration: 3.5 years

Location: Freiburg

Fields of activity: Production, assembly, final delivery

Further education: Master Engineer; Business Administrator; Technician; higher education programs

Industrial Management Assistent

You like daily variety and are interested in commercial processes?
Then the profession of an Industrial Management Assistant is just right for you.

Industrial Management Assistants are responsible for the commercial tasks in the company. During your apprenticeship, you will work in all commercial departments. These include procurement, sales, human resources, marketing, accounting and controlling, so that you get an insight into every area.
In addition, the apprentices will work on a project for each year of training independently. This includes, for example, organizing GirlsDay or managing the social media channels.

Requirements:
Hauptschulabschluss (school-leaving qualification), Mittlere Reife (GCSE) or Abitur (general qualification for university entrance)

Education duration: 3 years

Location: Todtnau

Further education: Business Administrator; higher education programs

Mechatronics Engineer

Can't decide between mechanics and electronics?
Then start your apprenticeship as a Mechatronics Engineer with us now.

This apprenticeship is a combination of mechanics and electronics. Mechatronic Engineers process materials manually and mechanically. This includes mechanical skills such as turning, milling, welding and assembling a machine. You will assemble mechanical, electromechanical, electrical and electronic components into mechatronic systems.

Requirements: Mittlere Reife (GCSE)

Education duration: 3.5 years

Location: Todtnau / Freiburg

Fields of activity: Assembly, Service

Further education: Master Engineer; Business Administrator;  Technician; higher education programs

IT Specialist for system integration

You are interested in working with PCs and want to learn more about a company's IT infrastructure?
Then find out now about apprenticeship as an IT Specialist for system integration.

The apprenticeship as an IT Specialist focuses on the planning, installation, configuration and maintenance of IT systems and networks. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of IT infrastructures. You will use modern expert and diagnostic systems to rectify faults. Providing information, support and assistance to users is also part of the job.

Requirements: Mittlere Reife (GCSE)

Education duration: 3 years

Location: Todtnau

Fields of activity: IT department

Further eduction: Certified Commercial IT Specialist; Application Systems Administrator; Application Programmer; IT Professional; studies in computer science

Technical Product Designer -
Specialization in machine/systems design

You are interested in creating drawings for the production of complicated parts?
Then take a closer look at the profession of a Technical Product Designer.

Technical Product Designers create complex 3D-drawings, e.g. for the production of a brush machine and associated documents such as parts lists on the computer using CAD systems whilst observing the technical standards. You will also be responsible for managing development versions of a project and backing up the relevant data.

Requirements: Hauptschulabschluss (school-leaving qualification), Mittlere Reife (GCSE) or Abitur (general qualification for university entrance)

Education duration: 3 years

Location: Todtnau / Freiburg

Fields of activity: Technical office; PC workstation; involvement in the construction department

Further education:  Design Engineer; Technician (specialization in mechanical engineering); Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (prerequisite: technical college certificate); (Technical) Business Administrator; higher education programs (prerequisite: technical college certificate)

Process Mechanic for plastics and rubber technology

Ever thought about producing and processing semi-finished and finished products made of plastic and rubber?
Then take a closer look at this profession.

Your daily work begins where the work of a Tool Mechanic ends: You will produce and process semi-finished and finished products made of plastic or rubber. Planning and controlling work processes and commissioning machines, equipment and systems will also be part of your responsibility as well as checking the quality of the products and documenting this.

Requirements:
Hauptschulabschluss (school-leaving qualification), Mittlere Reife (GCSE) or Abitur (general qualification for university entrance)

Education duration: 3 years

Location: Todtnau / Freiburg

Apprenticeship type: Dual system with alternation between the company and the commercial school in Emmendingen

Fields of activity: Assembly, final acceptance

Further education: Master Craftsperson; Technician

Bachelor of Engineering (DHBW) -
Specialization in mechanical engineering

You are interested in quality assurance tasks, testing, calculation, design and production?
Then start your studies at ZAHORANSKY now!

Depending on their professional specialization, Mechanical Engineers deal with quality assurance and testing tasks, calculation, design and production. The course includes technical mathematics, design theory, production engineering, electrical engineering and fluid mechanics.  You will be involved in the design, calculation and development of machines and systems and carry out projects and tests. Furthermore, you will learn the basics of craftsmanship such as drilling, thread cutting, turning and milling.

Requirement: Abitur (general qualification for university entrance) or similar

Duration: 3 years with alternating blocks between ZAHORANSKY AG and DHBW Lörrach

Location: Todtnau

Fields of activity: Construction, development, sales

Further education: Various Master’s programs

Bachelor of Engineering (DHBW) -
Specialization in electrical engineering/automation

You are interested in hardware and software development, production, sales and customer service?  
Then take a closer look at this course.

The two-year electrical engineering foundation course focuses on engineering and basic scientific knowledge (mathematics, physics), electronics, digital technology and microprocessor technology as well as computer science. This is followed by a one-year specialization in automation with the focus on hardware and software development for automation systems. Exciting practical work complement the course. Students learn how to work independently as Engineers and manage projects on their own responsibility. They are involved in the latest company developments and actively work on new designs.

Requirement:
Abitur (general qualification for university entrance) or similar

Duration: 3 years with alternating blocks between ZAHORANSKY AG and DHBW Lörrach

Location: Todtnau

Further education: Various Master’s programs

Bachelor of Engineering (DHBW) -
Specialization in industrial engineering

You would like to work at the interface between technology and business and get to know many different commercial departments?
Then apply now to study Industrial Engineering.

Industrial Engineers work on interdisciplinary and cross-departmental projects. They have acquired their expertise in a broadly diversified and almost equally weighted course of study in engineering and economics. This enables them to analyze economic and technical problems and develop efficient solutions. Due to their dual skills, Industrial Engineers usually work at the interface between technology and business administration, particularly in the areas of sales, production control, purchasing, quality management, controlling, product and project management. They are therefore not primarily generalists, but interdisciplinary specialists.

Requirement:
Abitur (general qualification for university entrance) or similar

Duration: 3 years with alternating blocks between ZAHORANSKY AG and DHBW Lörrach

Location: Todtnau

Further education: Various Master’s programs

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Professionally experienced

Work fields:
Development and Construction
Financial accounting and Controlling
Project management
IT
Production and Manufacturing
Human resources
Sales and Distribution
Marketing
Purchasing
And many more...
Application process

Our application process is simple and transparent. Just upload your documents online and let us get to know your skills and experience. After an initial selection, our recruiting team will invite you to an initial interview in person or virtually within a few days to get to know your skills and expectations better.

This is followed by a second interview, which takes place on site and is combined with a tour through the company. This will give you the opportunity to get to know our working environment and culture as well as your potential new team. It is important to us that you feel comfortable with us and we look forward to welcoming talented candidates to our team. Start your next career step with ZAHORANSKY today.

Onboarding process

Welcome to ZAHORANSKY! Our onboarding process is construed to give you the best possible support right from the start. Once you have been accepted, we will guide you through a structured and planned introduction phase where you'll get to know our culture, processes and team members.

We provide training and resources to help you quickly settle into your new role and become successful. Our aim is to make you feel at home with us right from the  start. Of course, every new team member receives a welcome gift on their first day at work.  

Further development process

Unleash your full potential at ZAHORANSKY with our wide range of development opportunities. We encourage and promote continuous learning and growth by providing you with access to training, workshops and seminars.

We want to actively support your professional development and provide you with the tools and resources to achieve your career goals. Whether through internal promotion opportunities, individual development plans or external training - we give you the chance to take control of your future.

Working at ZAHORANSKY

Employer contribution to the company pension scheme  
Canteen with daily hot and fresh menus
Free fresh fruit every week
Modern, ergonomically designed workstations  
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Company doctor and company social counseling  
Sabbatical with various individual implementation options  
Mobile working  
Company parties and joint events such as summer parties and Christmas parties
35 hours of work per week
Flexible working hours and various flextime models
Attractive collectively agreed remuneration and various special payments (13.75 monthly salaries)
Our locations
Manufacturing locations:
Todtnau (Germany), Freiburg (Germany), Logroño (Spain), Coimbatore (India)
Sales locations:
Chicago (USA), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Shanghai (China), Kobe (Japan)
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