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The application process raises many questions—from the right wording to perfect interview preparation. Here you’ll find important information, practical tips, and answers to frequently asked questions. Whether you’re applying for the first time or planning your next career step—we’ll support you on your way to your dream job!

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Proper PreparationApplication Tips

  1. First, inform yourself about TKMS and the position you are applying for.
  2. The cover letter should be brief and convincing—why you? About one page in length.
  3. The resume should be clear and well-structured—start with your most recent experience.
  4. Are your application documents complete?
  5. Final check before sending: proofread for spelling and grammar.
  6. The interview: gather important information and prepare for questions.

FAQProfessionals

  • At TKMS, we place great importance on the personal and professional development of our employees. We offer a wide range of opportunities to continuously improve and acquire new skills - both in-person and digitally.

    • Attractive Compensation: (Above-)tariff pay according to IG Metall agreements, based on your qualifications and experience, plus numerous allowances.
    • Training & Development: Extensive learning and development opportunities, both in-person and digital.
    • Working Hours: A 35-hour workweek*, flexible shifts, remote work options - and overtime compensation.*Except at the Wismar location. Gradual reduction from 38 to 35 hours by 2029.
    • Vacation: 30 days of annual leave plus special leave according to collective agreements.
    • Health as a Foundation: We invest in your well-being with comprehensive health management and promote corporate fitness.
    • Retirement Benefits: Our company pension plan secures your financial stability - even after your career.
    • Mobility: Subsidy for job tickets / Germany-wide public transportation ticket.
    • Work-Life Balance: Family-friendly working hours help you balance family and career.
    • Starting Together: We ensure you feel comfortable and supported from day one with an optimal onboarding program to prepare you for your new role.
    • Living Our Culture: We work as a team - with respect, trust, and responsibility. Our culture is characterized by openness, reliability, and the shared goal of creating safety.

  • Yes, we offer a 35-hour workweek*, flexible shifts, remote work options - and overtime compensation.

    *Except at the Wismar location. Gradual reduction from 38 to 35 hours by 2029.

  • We place great importance on making you feel comfortable and supported from day one. We offer an optimal onboarding program to prepare you for your new role.

  • We support our employees with family-friendly working time models such as flexitime, part-time, and remote work to best balance work and family. Additionally, we offer individual solutions to accommodate personal needs.

FAQApprenticeships

  • Kiel & Flintbek:

    Plant mechanics
    Electronics
    IT specialist
    Warehouse logistics specialist
    Industrial clerks
    Industrial mechanics
    Office management clerks
    Construction mechanics
    Mechatronics
    Technical product design
    Machining mechanics

    Bremen & Emden:

    IT specialist
    Machining mechanics
    Electronics for devices and systems
    Industrial clerks
    Technical product design

    Wismar:

    Electronics for industrial engineering
    Industrial mechanics
    Construction mechanics Equipment technology

  • New apprenticeship positions are usually posted online from the summer holidays until the end of the year for the following year.

  • If your application passes the initial screening, we invite you to an applicant day. You will take an online general knowledge test and participate in a group exercise. Afterwards, we get to know each other better in an interview.

  • You need a good intermediate or higher school diploma. You should also enjoy teamwork and be reliable.

  • The commercial apprenticeship lasts 3 years. With excellent performance, the duration can be shortened by half a year.

  • You should have technical understanding and enjoy hands-on work and new technologies such as 3D printing.

  • The technical apprenticeship lasts 3.5 years. With excellent performance, the duration can be shortened by half a year.

  • Our goal is to train skilled workers who can help us meet the very good order situation ahead. We generally hire based on demand and are very interested in retaining good junior staff.

  • €1,372 gross in the 1st year of apprenticeship.

  • If places remain open or become available after the official start, a later start is possible. Check our job portal regularly to avoid missing openings.

FAQDual Studies

  • You need at least a university of applied sciences entrance qualification or a general university entrance qualification - depending on the university. You should also be eager for practical experience, teamwork, and responsibility.

  • In a vocationally integrated program, you earn two qualifications: an IHK vocational certificate and a bachelor’s degree. In a practice-integrated program, the focus is on the degree, supplemented by intensive practical phases at TKMS.

  • Kiel & Flintbek:

    Electrical Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering
    Mechatronics
    Media Engineering
    Shipbuilding & Maritime Technology
    Business Informatics
    Industrial Engineering International Sales & Purchasing

    Hamburg & Wedel:

    Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
    Computer Engineering
    Data Science
    Shipbuilding & Marine Technology
    Mechanical Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering and Production
    Industrial Engineering

    Bremen & Emden:

    Industrial Engineering and Sustainable Development
    Electrical Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering
    Computer Science, Software and Systems Engineering
    Business Informatics and Sustainable IT
    Technical and Applied Physics
    Mechanical Engineering and Design

    Wismar:

    Mechanical engineering
    Information and electrical engineering

  • You alternate regularly between theory at the university and practice at TKMS. During practical phases, you work in various departments on real projects with real responsibilities.

  • Yes - you receive apprenticeship pay according to the IG Metall tariff. Additional payments, holiday pay, and other benefits apply.

  • Yes. We train for our own needs with the goal of hiring you after graduation.

FAQMilitary Personnel

  • You can apply your acquired skills at TKMS in various areas - from production and engineering to project management. We also have our own crew of experienced submarine operators. Alternatively, you can take advantage of one of our many training programs and learn a new profession.

  • Don’t worry! You will quickly feel comfortable in TKMS’s corporate culture. We place great importance on the personal and professional development of our employees. We offer a wide range of opportunities to continuously improve and acquire new skills - both in-person and digitally.

  • Your military experience is highly valued here! Particularly well-suited are roles where you can apply your knowledge of customers and products. In many cases, leadership roles such as team leader are also possible.

  • Yes, many of our colleagues have also served in the Army, Navy, or Air Force. You will meet many former comrades here.

  • Due to data protection reasons, we unfortunately cannot consider unsolicited or paper applications. Please apply online via the job portal. Unsure which position fits you best? It’s best to speak with your BFD advisor. Applying to multiple positions can also be worthwhile.

  • We recommend submitting your application at least six months before your service ends. Feel free to connect with us earlier at a BFD event.

  • We place great importance on making you feel comfortable and supported from day one. We offer an optimal onboarding program to prepare you for your new role.

  • We support our employees with family-friendly working time models such as flexitime, part-time, and remote work to best balance work and family.

FAQUndergraduates and Graduates

  • You can start directly at TKMS - in engineering, IT, or commercial areas. Alternatively, we offer structured trainee programs or doctoral opportunities.

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    Technical programs such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or naval architecture are especially in demand - but also business informatics, industrial engineering, or physics.

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    Yes, both are possible. Ideally, apply for an advertised topic via our job portal. You will have a dedicated supervisor who provides information and supports you with questions. You will receive a monthly stipend of €900. The duration of your employment depends on the time required for your thesis according to your examination regulations.

FAQWorking Students

  • To work as a student assistant for up to 15 hours per week, you must be enrolled at a university and not have completed your studies. Your work will be limited to one department. You can usually arrange flexible working hours and work from home. Your pay is based on the IG Metall tariff. Please apply directly via the job portal.

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    Trainee program, graduate program, doctoral studies, job entry.

  • Beispiel einer Dokument-Datei für Demo- und Testzwecke.
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    Yes. You will be onboarded in a structured way, get to know your team and our systems - and receive responsibility from the start.

  • Whether a specialist career path, project responsibility, or leadership - you can develop yourself purposefully with us. We support you individually and long-term.

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